The AI prescription

Educating future doctors for a tech-driven clinic

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence technologies into pre-medical education through a case study of a half-day residential school activity and subsequent focus group discussion. The initiative aimed to enhance students’ awareness, confidence, and critical thinking regarding AI-Ts in clinical practice. Using a design thinking framework, students engaged in hands-on exploration of AI applications, scenario-based learning, and collaborative ideation. Focus group findings revealed increased awareness of AI capabilities and limitations, cautious optimism about its use in practice, and a desire for structured AI education. The study highlights the importance of embedding learning opportunities regarding the application of AI-Ts into medical curricula and offers recommendations for future educational strategies aligned with digital innovation in healthcare.