Dr Chris Paton

Abstract

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes more widely adopted into clinical practice, it is increasingly important that medical students are aware of how AI technologies work and how to appraise the literature on AI safety and effectiveness. This article reviews the challenges that AI provides for the future health workforce as it readjusts to a world where “intelligence” may come from computers rather than humans, and there are significant risks for patient privacy and safety. However, AI also holds great promise for improving care for patients. As future doctors, medical students should grasp the opportunity now to learn about how to best use AI to provide equitable and effective care for their patients.