Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Level and Awareness Among Medical and Health Sciences Faculty Students

Year 2026, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 17 - 27, 04.01.2026

Gökhan Ağtürk , Fatma Özsel Özcan , Elif Naz Özen

Abstract

Advancements in the domain of artificial intelligence (AI) hold the promise of developing solutions for the detection, monitoring and treatment of diseases by increasing the learning and problem-solving capabilities of computers. This situation is aimed to create synergistic and integrative effects in health services. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the educational processes of students studying at different levels within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The present study was conducted with the participation of students from various levels of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Haliç University. A total of 490 students (136 male, 354 female) participated in the study. All statistical analyses were performed using the IBM SPSS 25.0 programme. The AI awareness and sub-dimensions of the students were evaluated according to their sociodemographic characteristics. While 74.5% of respondents indicated a preference for receiving professional ethics training, 46.9% reported having received only information about artificial intelligence. In addition, a resounding majority of 67.8% of respondents expressed support for the integration of an AI-focused curriculum into their respective departmental academic programmes. Individual attitudes and willingness to learn have a significant impact on artificial intelligence awareness. Trust and awareness of AI systems show a positive correlation. Furthermore, the idea that AI technologies will contribute to positive applications in healthcare and education has also been supported.

Keywords

Digital Education , Artificial Intelligence , Health Technologies , Professional Development

Ethical Statement

Haliç University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Date: 27.12.2024, Decision No: 224).

Supporting Institution

Haliç University

Project Number

224

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