General surgery residents’ perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine were explored through a survey. Among 31 participants, AI’s top applications were identified, with 24% favoring diagnostics and 12% supporting its role in identifying anatomical structures during surgeries. Residents expressed excitement about AI for repetitive tasks (70.97%) and believed it could enhance medical knowledge (67.74%). However, concerns (77.41%) were raised about AI making life decisions. The study revealed varying attitudes based on the intended application of AI and its familiarity among residents, highlighting both enthusiasm and apprehension about AI’s integration into healthcare.
Journal Article by St John A, Cooper L and Kavic SM in Am Surg