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ArticleAdvances in medical education and practice2026

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: Perceptions of Romanian Medical Students in a Cross-Sectional Study.

Oana Raluca Radbea, Dumitru Sutoi, Bogdan Chiu, Daian Ionel Popa, Ionut Dudau, George Marin, Anda Nicoleta Ciontos, Vlad Mulcutan-Chis, Maria Sutoi, Raul Chioibaș and 1 more

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Oana Raluca RadbeaDoctoral School, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 00090-0000-7116-5919
Dumitru Sutoi"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3261-9820
Bogdan Chiu"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0009-0003-9281-7391
Daian Ionel PopaDoctoral School, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0009-0007-1728-3552
Ionut DudauDoctoral School, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0009-0008-8335-1098
George Marin"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0009-0007-5392-1996
Anda Nicoleta Ciontos"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0009-0005-0247-1310
Vlad Mulcutan-Chis"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0009-0002-1961-4945
Maria SutoiEmergency County Hospital "Pius Brinzeu", Timisoara, 300723, Romania.ORCID 0009-0000-9812-5204
Raul Chioibaș"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-1783-9109
Ovidiu Alexandru Mederle"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300041, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2242-7764

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Background: The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education has transformed learning environments and educational strategies. Understanding medical students' perceptions regarding the educational utility, clinical applicability, and ethical implications of AI tools is essential for guiding their responsible integration into modern medical curricula. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among medical students across all six study years at Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara in May 2026 using a modified, validated instrument. Questionnaire domains demonstrated good-to-excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α=0.80-0.94). Data from 374 valid respondents were evaluated using non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis tests with Holm-Bonferroni-adjusted Dunn's post-hoc contrasts and multivariable ordinary least squares linear regression. Results: Overall, 95.98% (n=359) of students reported prior AI use, and 62.56% (n=234) indicated frequent or daily utilization. Students reported the highest agreement for AI saving time during information retrieval (83.42%) and assisting in understanding medical concepts (74.33%). Cross-sectional comparisons identified significant differences across study years for five items (ε Conclusion: Romanian medical students demonstrated high familiarity with AI applications and favorable perceptions of their educational and clinical utility, with positive attitudes strongly predicting perceived clinical usefulness. Cross-sectional variations emerged across specific items and study cohorts. Persistent concerns regarding accuracy, reliability, and academic overdependence highlight the need for structured AI literacy curricula and clear institutional guidelines.

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AI applicationsartificial intelligencedigital learninghigher educationmedical educationmedical students

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PMCPMC13575613

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