UTILIZING CHATGPT FOR ADVANCED LEARNING IN PHARMACOLOGY

Abstract

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into medical education is revolutionizing traditional learning approaches, promoting deeper understanding and fostering collaboration across disciplines. ChatGPT, an advanced conversational AI, has demonstrated considerable potential in advancing pharmacology education by generating case-based scenarios that support diverse integration strategies: horizontal, vertical, spiral, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary. These strategies help students connect theoretical foundations with clinical applications, making learning more relevant and engaging.

This paper presents examples of ChatGPT-generated scenarios for each integration type. Horizontal integration highlights the exploration of antibiotic options for bacterial infections within pharmacology. Vertical integration demonstrates the linkage of foundational sciences to clinical practice, such as managing chronic osteomyelitis in diabetic patients. Spiral integration revisits complex topics, deepening understanding through scenarios like biofilm-associated antibiotic resistance. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches encourage collaboration among healthcare professionals and consideration of social, ethical, and economic factors in clinical decisions. Transdisciplinary integration addresses broader public health challenges, such as combating antimicrobial resistance.

The advantages of this AI-driven approach include increased engagement, personalized learning experiences, and effective cross-disciplinary collaboration, while challenges such as the potential for misinformation, content bias, and ethical dilemmas must be acknowledged. Future efforts should focus on assessing learning outcomes, refining curriculum design, establishing ethical guidelines, and training educators to optimize AI utilization. When used with appropriate faculty oversight, ChatGPT offers the potential to revolutionize pharmacology education by fostering critical thinking, interdisciplinary teamwork, and innovation in medical training.