ArticleCureus2025
AI Avatar-Delivered Ear Nose Throat (ENT) Induction: A Pilot Feasibility Study of Confidence and Acceptability.
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Abstract
backgroundJunior doctors in otolaryngology (ENT) often start with varied prior experience, making effective induction essential. Artificial intelligence (AI) avatars are a novel method for delivering standardised educational content. This study evaluated whether an AI avatar-delivered ENT induction course could improve trainee confidence and explored participant perceptions.
methodsA modular online induction course was developed using AI-generated video avatars (HeyGen platform; HeyGen Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA). Thirty junior doctors at a tertiary hospital completed the course and rated their confidence in seven ENT skills before and after training on a 10-point Likert scale. Post-course surveys assessed clarity, willingness to use AI in the future, and comparisons with traditional teaching.
resultsAll 30 participants completed pre- and post-course assessments. Confidence improved significantly across all domains (e.g., identifying normal endoscopic anatomy: 3.3 → 7.6,
conclusionsAn AI avatar-delivered ENT induction course significantly improved self-reported confidence and was broadly acceptable, though not universally preferred. Most trainees perceived little difference in learning or retention compared with traditional teaching. These findings support AI avatars as a feasible adjunct for induction training, warranting further evaluation with larger, standardised cohorts and objective outcomes.
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