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Advantages and pitfalls in utilizing artificial intelligence for crafting medical examinations: a medical education pilot study with GPT-4

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E, Klang, S, Portugez, R, Gross, R, Kassif Lerner, A, Brenner, M, Gilboa, T, Ortal, S, Ron +3 more·2023·BMC Medical Education

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Background: The task of writing multiple choice question examinations for medical students is complex, timely and requires significant efforts from clinical staff and faculty. Applying artificial intelligence algorithms in this field of medical education may be advisable. Methods: During March to April 2023, we utilized GPT-4, an OpenAI application, to write a 210 multi choice questions-MCQs examination based on an existing exam template and thoroughly investigated the output by specialist physicians who were blinded to the source of the questions. Algorithm mistakes and inaccuracies, as identified by specialists were classified as stemming from age, gender or geographical insensitivities. Results: After inputting a detailed prompt, GPT-4 produced the test rapidly and effectively. Only 1 question (0.5%) was defined as false; 15% of questions necessitated revisions. Errors in the AI-generated questions included: the use of outdated or inaccurate terminology, age-sensitive inaccuracies, gender-sensitive inaccuracies, and geographically sensitive inaccuracies. Questions that were disqualified due to flawed methodology basis included elimination-based questions and questions that did not include elements of integrating knowledge with clinical reasoning. Conclusion: GPT-4 can be used as an adjunctive tool in creating multi-choice question medical examinations yet rigorous inspection by specialist physicians remains pivotal.

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Authors
E, K., S, P., R, G., R, K. L., A, B., M, G., T, O., S, R., V, R., H, M., & G, S.
Affiliations
Tel Aviv University (IL)
Venue
BMC Medical Education
Published
2023-10-17
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
772-772
ISSN
1472-6920 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4387703131
Cited by
89
References
16
Citations by year
2026: 20 · 2025: 42 · 2024: 25 · 2023: 2
FWCI
3.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • BMC Medical Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Research Square (acceptedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Health Informatics › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Artificial Intelligence in Education
Keywords
GPT-4, large language models, artificial intelligence in medical education, multiple-choice question generation, clinical reasoning assessment
MeSH terms
Artificial Intelligence, Education, Medical, Educational Measurement, Humans, Pilot Projects, Writing

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