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ReviewBMC medical education2025

Surgical education reimagined: the convergence of learning theories and artificial intelligence.

Frances Lee, Shing Wai Wong

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Review in BMC medical education, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Frances LeeDepartment of General Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney NSW, Australia. fran.m.lee1@gmail.com.
Shing Wai WongDepartment of General Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney NSW, Australia. sw.wong@unsw.edu.au.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into surgical education is transforming the way surgical skills and knowledge are developed. This article examines how AI aligns with key educational theories-behaviourism, cognitivism, constructivism, humanism, and connectivism-to enhance learning through personalised simulations, adaptive feedback, and networked platforms. MATERIALS AND

methodsA review of literature and theoretical frameworks was conducted to analyse AI's applications in surgical training. Key features include AI-driven tools for structured feedback, cognitive optimisation, experiential learning, individual growth, and collaboration through interconnected networks. The article also identifies ethical challenges, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and equitable access.

resultsAI has the potential to revolutionise surgical education by fostering critical thinking, improving training outcomes, and expanding access to learning resources. However, risks such as over-reliance on automation, loss of hands-on experience, and superficial AI use ("AI theatre") highlight the need for thoughtful and ethical implementation.

conclusionWith a balanced and collaborative approach among educators, technologists, and healthcare professionals, AI can create dynamic, learner-centred environments. By addressing challenges, AI can support the development of skilled, compassionate surgeons equipped to navigate the complexities of modern medical practice.

Indexed as

Artificial IntelligenceGeneral SurgeryClinical CompetenceEducation, MedicalHumansLearningModels, EducationalArtificial intelligence in educationEducational theories and AI integrationEthical considerations in AIPersonalized learning environmentsSurgical training and AI

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PMID41345619
PMCPMC12781610

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