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First Published:
November 26, 2024
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AI is reshaping assessment in health science education, offering tools for personalized, precise evaluations that highlight learner strengths and weaknesses. While AI enhances formative assessments, over-reliance can limit the development of critical thinking and adaptability—key skills for healthcare professionals. Educators must balance AI’s capabilities with robust teaching principles and the human connection vital to learning. This shift redefines their role from knowledge providers to guides in navigating and applying information within AI-supported, collaborative systems. By integrating AI thoughtfully, assessments can remain authentic, equitable, and effective while fostering deeper learning and professional growth.
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- Balancing the potential of AI with a strong foundation in teaching and learning principles, robust assessment practices, and the irreplaceable expertise and human connection provided by educators is essential for fair and thorough evaluation of learner competencies.
- González-Calatayud, V., Prendes-Espinosa, P., & Roig-Vila, R. (2021). Artificial Intelligence for Student Assessment: A Systematic Review. Applied Sciences 11, no. 12: 5467. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125467
- AI is highly effective in facilitating formative assessments, but its improper application can prevent students from identifying and addressing their own weaknesses, thereby limiting the learning that emerges from grappling with uncertainty and diverse thought processes.
- Mitra, N.K., Chitra, E., Wong, P.S., Sow, C.F., Abd Razak, S., Er, H., & Nadarajah, V. (2023). Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges in Health Professions Education. International e-Journal of Science Medicine & Education. 17. 2-8. https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.17.3.2
- The evolving role of interprofessional healthcare teams is transitioning from individual knowledge ownership to a focus on expertise in accessing, assessing, and effectively applying information within a collaborative, AI-enhanced healthcare environment.
- Lomis, K., Jeffries, P., Palatta, A., Sage, M., Sheikh, J., Sheperis, C., & Whelan, A. (2021). Artificial Intelligence for Health Professions Educators. NAM Perspectives, 2021, 10.31478/202109a. https://doi.org/10.31478/202109a
- Reflect on the challenges and opportunities AI presents for educators and how you will address AI in your assignments and assessments.
- Shift the focus from knowledge recall to and competency-based assessment.
- Develop that evaluate skills and consider if you want to AI knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding in your assessments.
- Leverage AI to enhance assessment processes and .
- Consider to traditional assessments for learning (formative) and of learning (summative).
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