Medical Education Bulletin

Medical Education Bulletin

The Imperative to Integrate AI Education for Enhancing Clinical Diagnostic Skills in Iranian Medical Students

Document Type : Letter to the Editor

Authors
1 Assistant Professor of Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Lung Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22034/meb.2025.536661.1116
Abstract
Dear Editor-in-chief
      Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have become transformative tools in clinical medicine, significantly enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. To prepare future physicians in Iran capable of effectively utilizing these innovations, comprehensive integration of AI education into medical curricula is essential. Despite existing challenges—including limited faculty expertise, insufficient curricular inclusion, and ethical considerations—innovative and proactive educational strategies can equip students with critical competencies. This letter discusses the necessity, existing gaps, and evidence-based recommendations for embedding AI literacy within Iranian medical education to better prepare future clinicians.
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