PROMISES AND PERILS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BASIC SCIENCES MEDICAL EDUCATION

Background: Within the realm of artificial intelligence, a notably prominent large language model is ChatGPT, which is employed in the domain of medical education to address challenges associated with teaching, learning and assessment. These models have been utilized in various capacities such as the creation of clinical scenarios, the generation of multiple-choice questions, and the facilitation of research endeavors etc. Objective: The aim of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of ChatGPT capabilities and to analyze the advantages, limitations, existing methodologies and future implications of implementing artificial intelligence within the realm of medical education. Methodology: A thorough review of the literature was executed by utilizing databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. The search terms employed included ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Chatbot, Medical Education and large language models. Results: The utilization of ChatGPT in the context of medical education presents numerous benefits including an augmented quality of interaction between students and patients, enhanced educational outcomes, increased research opportunities, personalized learning experiences, virtual patient simulations. Nevertheless, there exist significant challenges including ethical and transparency issues, restricted access to dependable databases, limited availability of information post-2021 and insufficient development of critical thinking skills. Conclusion: Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve medical education by supporting personalized learning, assessment, and teaching efficiency. At the same time, the use of AI raises important concerns, including data privacy, bias, unequal access, and overdependence on technology. Addressing these challenges through ethical guidelines, faculty training, and ongoing evaluation is essential. AI should be used as a supportive tool not a replacement for human educators to ensure safe, fair and effective medical education.