The Cognitive and Humanist Imperatives of Medical Education in the Algorithmic Era

As generative models absorb the burden of data synthesis, how must the fundamental value of human medical training evolve?

The integration of artificial intelligence into medical curricula demands a fundamental re-evaluation of what constitutes essential physician competence. As generative models increasingly absorb the burden of data synthesis and factual recall, as the internet generally has done over the last twenty years or so, the focus of clinical training must underg…