The future is bright: artificial intelligence for trainee medical officers in Australia and New Zealand

Intern Med J. 2024 Nov;54(11):1909-1912. doi: 10.1111/imj.16518. Epub 2024 Sep 21.

Abstract

Given their frontline role in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (ANZ) healthcare, trainee medical officers (TMOs) will play a crucial role in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) for clinical care, ongoing medical education and research. As 'digital natives', particularly those with technical expertise in AI, TMOs should also be leaders in informing the safe uptake and governance of AI within ANZ healthcare as they have a practical understanding of its associated risks and benefits. However, this is only possible if a culture of broad collaboration is instilled while the use of AI in ANZ is still in its initial phase.

Keywords: Australia; New Zealand; artificial intelligence; education; healthcare; trainee medical officer.

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence* / trends
  • Australia
  • Education, Medical / methods
  • Education, Medical / trends
  • Humans
  • New Zealand

Grants and funding