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Transforming Health Sciences Education through AI

Asma Bouriami, Hamza Maristani, Ahmed Rhassane El Adib, Samia Boussa
1Laboratory of Didactics and University Pedagogy, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco. asma.bouriami@ced.uca.ma
2National School of Applied Sciences of Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco.
3Faculty Mohammed VI of Medicine, Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health, Marrakesh, Morocco
4ISPIHS-Higher Institute of Nursing and Technical Health Occupations, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Rabat, Morocco
How to cite: Asma Bouriami, Hamza Maristani, Ahmed Rhassane El Adib, Samia Boussa, Transforming Health Sciences Education through AI, Sciences Methods and Technologies International Journal (SciMeTech), (2026) Vol 2, Issue 2, p 48-54
Abstract
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized several fields, bringing significant technological changes, particularly in health sciences education. As a complex and multidisciplinary field, this discipline involves diverse pedagogical, cognitive, and social dimensions that influence teaching and learning. In this review, we first clarify certain key concepts before examining the potential and challenges of AI integration for both educators and students. The results are promising, and AI opens up interesting perspectives; however, training, particularly in prompt engineering, awareness, and institutional involvement are essential for ethical and responsible use.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Health science, Education, Prompt, LLM, Benefits, Challenges

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