医学生AIGC技术使用认知及使用现况研究

A Study on the Cognition and Current Status of Medical Students’ Use of AIGC Technology

Abstract: Objective: This study aims to focus on the current application status of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) technology in the field of medical education, conduct an in-depth analysis of academic ethics issues among medical students in the context of the AI era, and propose strategies for academic norm construction, providing a reference basis for building and improving academic ethics construction among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate medical students at a university in Zhejiang Province through questionnaires, collecting relevant data on medical students’ use of AIGC tools. SPSS 24.0 software was used for analysis. Results: Medical students have a strong opposition to the use of AIGC tools for fabricating and tampering with data and duplicating others’ academic achievements, but there are significant differences in attitudes, with some students exhibiting cognitive biases; they have a slightly higher tolerance for AIGC tools used to piece together papers and references. Medical students have a low understanding of professional content such as academic ethics management rules and academic misconduct investigation procedures; in the use of AIGC technology, 74% of medical students have AI applications on their devices, 80% have used AI tools to assist with academic tasks, and “occasionally use” accounts for 57%; 60% of students feel somewhat inconvenient but acceptable when unable to use AI, and feel less anxious. Conclusion: Medical students generally acknowledge that AIGC tools can enhance learning and research efficiency, yet there is a lack of effective recognition and proper guidance regarding their potential risks in practical applications. To address the severe challenges posed by AIGC technology to traditional higher education models, medical education needs to cultivate students’ correct academic ethics from the outset, regulate their research behavior, and make adjustments and reforms in the event of academic dishonesty. It is essential to nurture scientific research literacy that aligns with the standards of the academic community and maintains the healthy development of the medical research ecosystem.