What is it about?
This study explores the ethical considerations of pharmacy students regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in their education, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. AI technologies are increasingly being incorporated into educational settings, promising improved learning outcomes and efficiency. However, concerns about privacy, bias, and the impact on human interaction persist. Pharmacy students, as future healthcare professionals, play a crucial role in understanding and shaping these advancements. Through survey, this research investigates their perspectives, highlighting both enthusiasm for AI's potential benefits and apprehension about its ethical implications. By uncovering these insights, the study aims to inform educational institutions and policymakers about the nuanced ethical dilemmas surrounding AI integration in pharmacy education in the MENA context.
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Why is it important?
This research is crucial as it addresses a timely and significant gap in understanding how pharmacy students in the MENA region perceive and navigate the ethical challenges posed by AI integration in education. With AI technologies rapidly transforming educational landscapes worldwide, insights from this study can inform policies and educational practices to ensure responsible AI implementation. By exploring both the enthusiasm and concerns among future healthcare professionals, this work contributes to fostering a balanced and ethically sound approach to AI adoption in pharmacy education, potentially influencing curriculum development and professional standards in the region and beyond.
Perspectives
As a leader in this field, I find this research particularly compelling because it sheds light on a critical aspect of contemporary pharmacy education—how emerging technologies like AI are perceived and integrated into curricula. The findings highlight both the excitement and apprehension among pharmacy students in the MENA region, reflecting broader global concerns about AI's ethical implications in healthcare. This study not only underscores the need for thoughtful integration of AI into education but also calls for proactive measures to address ethical challenges. As educators and policymakers navigate these uncharted waters, understanding student perspectives is invaluable for shaping inclusive and ethically responsible educational practices in the era of AI.
Dr. Hisham E. Hasan
Jordan University of Science and Technology
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This page is a summary of: Perspectives of Pharmacy Students on Ethical Issues Related to Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive Survey Study, April 2024, Research Square,
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4302115/v1.
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