Role of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Training by Assessing GPT-4 and GPT-4o on the Japan Surgical Board Examination With Text-Only and Image-Accompanied Questions: Performance Evaluation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs)-particularly GPT-4 and GPT-4o-have demonstrated high correct-answer rates in medical examinations. GPT-4o has enhanced diagnostic capabilities, advanced image processing, and updated knowledge. Japanese surgeons face critical challenges, including a declining workforce, regional health care disparities, and work-hour-related challenges. Nonetheless, although LLMs could be beneficial in surgical education, no studies have yet assessed GPT-4o's surgical knowledge or its performance in the field of surgery.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the potential of GPT-4 and GPT-4o in surgical education by using them to take the Japan Surgical Board Examination (JSBE), which includes both textual questions and medi

SUBMITTER: Maruyama H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature