Faculty Development at the University of Aberdeen

You can listen to the podcast for free on Spotify: AI in Medical Education

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping medical education, not as a replacement for educators but as a tool to support and enhance teaching. In this discussion, Prof. Gerald Lip and Charles Moore explain how AI can help scale education for growing student numbers by generating teaching materials, supporting exam preparation, and making learning more interactive. Used thoughtfully, AI frees educators from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on mentoring, feedback, and deeper clinical discussions, while students benefit from more engaging, self-directed learning experiences.

The conversation also highlights the need for professionalism, ethics, and AI literacy. Educators and students must follow a “trust but verify” approach, using AI as an aid while retaining responsibility for accuracy and integrity. By embedding AI education early in the curriculum and aligning teaching with the digital tools being introduced across the NHS, Aberdeen is preparing students for modern clinical practice. The key message for educators is to start small, experiment safely, and embrace AI as a practical way to reduce workload and improve learning.