Investigating awareness of artificial intelligence in healthcare among medical students and professionals in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Awareness of artificial intelligence within the medical community is currently low, indicating a knowledge gap.
• Only a small percentage of medical students and professionals demonstrated familiarity with AI applications in healthcare.
• Cross-sectional analysis across multiple medical institutions reveals significant variation in awareness levels among different groups and regions in Pakistan, pointing to the need for targeted education efforts regarding AI integration in healthcare practices and training programs for future professionals in medicine in Pakistan. Overall, there is clear potential for enhancing the role of AI for improved healthcare outcomes, but current gaps in understanding must be addressed.