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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and learner perceptions of AI-generated podcasts on knowledge retention and learning outcomes in medical students.

August 5, 2026BMC Medical EducationOpen Access

Ears for examinations: a multicentre quasi-experimental evaluation of AI-generated revision podcasts on learning outcomes and retention among medical students

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UJUrvish JoshiSmt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College ASAmrita SarkarBirla Institute of Technology, Mesra ASAparajita ShuklaSmt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College

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Quasi-experimental study evaluates AI-generated podcasts on learning and retention in medical students, suggesting design improvements.

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and learner perceptions of AI-generated podcasts on knowledge retention and learning outcomes in medical students.
Conducted a multicentre quasi-experimental study at two medical colleges in India.
Third-professional undergraduate MBBS students received six AI-generated revision podcasts on Community Medicine topics.
Knowledge assessed via a validated MCQ test pre-intervention, post-intervention, and after 30 days; qualitative data from focus groups analyzed for insights.
Statistically significant immediate learning gains observed in both centers (Centre 1: Cohen’s d z = 0.42; Centre 2: Cohen’s d z = 0.55).
Centre 1 showed stable retention at 30 days, while Centre 2 experienced significant knowledge decay.
Higher episode completion (> 50%) was associated with increased learning gain (adjusted β = 5.15, p = 0.005).

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Joshi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72e831226790f370657d76 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-10080-6

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Ears for examinations: a multicentre quasi-experimental evaluation of AI-generated revision podcasts on learning outcomes and retention among medical students

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