Abstract
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly, and its application in the field of medicine is increasing. AI algorithms have been shown to be as accurate as dermatologists in classifying various skin diseases based on clinical images. Objectives: To investigate the attitudes of medical students towards the application of AI in dermatology Methods: Between January and February 2020, we performed a survey to medical students from Seoul National University College of Medicine with approval by the Institutional Review Board of Seoul National University Hospital. Results: One hundred students (male/female: 53/47) completed the survey. The median age was 22.5 years. Only 10% stated that they know AI well, whereas 42% stated they do not. Thirty-one percent expressed interest in AI, and 51% declared that they have received AI-related education. Regarding the source of AI-related knowledge, students responded that they mostly received this information from newspapers and television (82/100, 82%), followed by social networking services (41%), lectures (32%), friends or family (29%), and academic papers or books (22%). Most students (83%) agreed that AI education is necessary in medical school curricula. Conclusion: The discrepancy between the degree of interest among medical students and their level of AI education requires a resolution. Medical school curricula should equip students with the skills and knowledge required to understand and apply AI.
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