Background

The evolving field of artificial intelligence is poised to alter the practices in the field of medicine and dentistry of future physicians significantly.

Objective

To assess the impact of artificial intelligence in the field of medicine and dentistry in Pakistan.

Methodology

From June to December 2023, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 medical and dental faculty members in a Karachi-based private medical institution, using convenience sampling. The survey comprised five sections. Approval was obtained from the ethical review board, with informed consent from all participants. Data analysis involved SPSS version 21, utilizing histograms to analyze data distribution and employing the Mann-Whitney U-test for non-normally distributed categorical data comparisons. Pearson's Chi-squared test was utilized for other comparisons, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.

Results

A total of 300 participants revealed a predominant moderate comprehension of AI and its present applications. Notably, higher concurrence levels were observed among males and pre-clinical students, The majority of students perceive AI as a collaborator rather than a competitor, especially in medical fields, with students from affluent countries exhibiting stronger beliefs in AI's transformative potential. Most students anticipate AI's integration into medical training and future practice, expressing enthusiasm for its role in shaping the future of medicine and dentistry.

Conclusion

Artificial intelligence drives growth and innovation, especially in personalized healthcare, leading to better treatment outcomes. It is set to play a key role in advancing medicine and dentistry.