Objective: To evaluate the role of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) model, in enhancing medical education by providing insights into pheochromocytoma which is a rare adrenal tumor. Methods: A conversational interaction with ChatGPT was conducted, focusing on clinical aspects of pheochromocytoma, including its definition, diagnosis, treatment options, and patient support groups. Results: ChatGPT successfully synthesized information on pheochromocytoma, including current guidelines, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies, contributing to greater understanding. However, limitations such as lack of primary literature citations and variability in responses depending on input phrasing were noted. Conclusion: ChatGPT demonstrates potential as a supplementary educational tool in medicine, particularly for rare conditions like pheochromocytoma. Its outputs require expert validation prior to clinical use to ensure reliability.
Udamala et al. (2026) studied this question.