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Research Summary: Artificial intelligence knowledge, perceptions, and educational needs among physician associate students in Kerala, India: a cross-sectional study
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- Frontiers in Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 26 September 2026
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- 8 November 2026
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An exploratory cross-sectional study in Kerala, India, assessed Physician Associate (PA) students' knowledge, perceptions, ethical concerns, and educational needs regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This research, conducted between June and August 2025, highlights a gap in understanding AI preparedness among healthcare students, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, despite AI's increasing integration into clinical decision support, diagnostic imaging, and digital health.
Why it matters
The growing integration of AI into healthcare necessitates an understanding of future healthcare professionals' preparedness and educational requirements. Identifying knowledge gaps and ethical concerns among Physician Associate students is crucial for developing effective curricula and training programs, ensuring that the workforce can effectively leverage and manage AI technologies for improved patient outcomes.
Key insights
- Artificial Intelligence is being increasingly integrated into healthcare for clinical decision support, diagnostic imaging, and digital health applications.
- There is limited evidence concerning Physician Associate (PA) students' AI knowledge and perceptions, especially within low- and middle-income countries.
- The study focused on PA students at a tertiary academic institution in Kerala, India.
- The research methodology involved a cross-sectional survey to assess AI-related knowledge, perceptions, ethical concerns, and educational needs.
- The study was conducted between June and August 2025.
Source
Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1925011
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