The Use of Large Language Models in Postgraduate Plastic Surgery Training: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Residents.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are used by medical trainees and professionals for learning and clinical support. This study determined how Canadian plastic surgery residents utilize and perceive LLMs for their training. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to all Canadian, English-speaking plastic surgery trainees (N = 100). Descriptive statistics and conventional content analysis were used to describe quantitative and free-text responses, respectively. Results: A total of n = 36 responses were collected (36% response rate) from Canadian plastic surgery residents. Among residents, 83.3% reported using LLMs for any purpose, and 63.8% reported using the technology for plastic surgery education. The most frequently utili

SUBMITTER: Wise J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12681338 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature