Medical Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

The "Four New" initiatives have emerged as a pivotal framework for advancing higher education in China. Among these, the promotion of New Medical Sciences not only meets the evolving demands of the contemporary era but also defines the future trajectory of medical education. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hallmark of this epoch, serving as a transformative force that reshapes medical education paradigms. Since the global shift to large-scale online education prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the exploration of AI applications in higher education has progressed substantially. Given the inherently practical and highly specialized nature of medical education, the integration of AI technologies has become imperative to address its multifaceted challenges. This paper elucidates the unique complexities and critical challenges in medical education, examines the potential application scenarios of AI within this domain, and highlights key considerations for its effective implementation.