Pushing the boundaries of generative AI: multiple-choice question generation and assessment performance within medical education
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Primary Language
English
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Medical Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Birsen Özdemir
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0000-0001-6277-4878
Türkiye
Mevlüt Okan Aydin
0000-0002-8060-8803
Türkiye
Esra Akdeniz
0000-0002-3549-5416
Türkiye
Publication Date
March 12, 2026
Submission Date
December 15, 2025
Acceptance Date
January 10, 2026
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Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 2











