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This study describes patterns of ChatGPT usage and explores associations with student demographics and academic characteristics.

ChatGPT in medical education: a cross-sectional analysis of usage, attitudes, perceptions, and practices among Saudi medical students

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Cross-sectional analysis shows positive views on ChatGPT in medical education, with notable concerns about reliability.

This study describes patterns of ChatGPT usage and explores associations with student demographics and academic characteristics.
Cross-sectional study involving 328 undergraduate medical students from King Faisal University
Data collected using a validated 44-item instrument measuring perceptions, attitudes, and practices toward ChatGPT
Descriptive and inferential statistics performed using SPSS, including multiple regression analysis.
97.6% of students reported prior use of ChatGPT, with 60.1% indicating frequent use.
Overall perception (M=3.90), attitude (M=3.71), and practice (M=3.68) scores reflected positive views.
65.2% expressed concerns about reliance on ChatGPT affecting originality and critical thinking.

AlAlwan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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