February 29, 2024 | Tianhui Xu, Huiting Weng, Fang Liu, Li Yang, Yuanyuan Luo, Ziwei Ding, Qin Wang
ChatGPT, a large language model, has gained global attention since its release in 2023. This paper explores its potential, challenges, and strategies in medical education. ChatGPT offers personalized learning support, simulates clinical scenarios, and enhances teaching and learning processes. However, it raises concerns about over-reliance, academic plagiarism, and the accuracy and reliability of generated content. Ethical issues, including algorithmic bias, data privacy, and security, also arise. The paper proposes strategies to address these challenges, such as promoting critical thinking, enhancing curriculum design, and improving the transparency and accuracy of ChatGPT-generated content. It also emphasizes the importance of ethical guidelines, responsible use, and the integration of ChatGPT with traditional teaching methods. While ChatGPT has significant potential in medical education, it requires careful implementation to ensure its benefits are maximized while minimizing risks. The paper concludes that ChatGPT can contribute to advancing medical education and developing high-quality medical professionals when used appropriately.ChatGPT, a large language model, has gained global attention since its release in 2023. This paper explores its potential, challenges, and strategies in medical education. ChatGPT offers personalized learning support, simulates clinical scenarios, and enhances teaching and learning processes. However, it raises concerns about over-reliance, academic plagiarism, and the accuracy and reliability of generated content. Ethical issues, including algorithmic bias, data privacy, and security, also arise. The paper proposes strategies to address these challenges, such as promoting critical thinking, enhancing curriculum design, and improving the transparency and accuracy of ChatGPT-generated content. It also emphasizes the importance of ethical guidelines, responsible use, and the integration of ChatGPT with traditional teaching methods. While ChatGPT has significant potential in medical education, it requires careful implementation to ensure its benefits are maximized while minimizing risks. The paper concludes that ChatGPT can contribute to advancing medical education and developing high-quality medical professionals when used appropriately.