AI × MedEd

AI × MedEd

Designing the AI curriculum: friction, feedback and fundamentals

New research suggests we should make thinking harder, feedback faster and content more practical

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Andrew O'Malley PhD
Jan 26, 2026
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This week’s literature presents a fascinating tension in how we innovate with artificial intelligence. We often fear that generative AI will make learning too easy, effectively short-circuiting the cognitive work required to become a doctor. Yet, a new conceptual model argues we should deliberately design AI interactions to create “productive struggle” …

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