Medical Students’ Perceptions and Attitude Toward the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Abstract
Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, with potential advancements in diagnostics, image analysis, and drug discovery. This study aimed to investigate how medical students in the Kingdom of Bahrain perceive AI and their understanding of its application. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional electronic survey design. A total of 350 responses were collected from students at Arabian Gulf University and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Bahrain. The survey was adopted from a previously validated instrument, assessed attitudes, knowledge, and confidence regarding AI using 5-point Likert scales and dichotomous questions. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with a significance level of p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
AI in Service Interactions
Biomedical and Engineering Education
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Advances in Medical Education and Practice
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- Volume 17
- Pages
- 1–9
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN