AI Literacy Among Chinese Medical Students: Cross-Sectional Examination of Individual and Environmental Factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial intelligence (AI) literacy is increasingly essential for medical students. However, without systematic characterization of the relevant components, designing targeted medical education interventions may be challenging.

Objective

This study aimed to systematically describe the levels of and factors associated with multidimensional AI literacy among Chinese medical students.

Methods

A cross-sectional, descriptive analysis was conducted using data from a nationwide survey of Chinese medical students (N=80,335) across 109 medical schools in 2024. AI literacy was assessed with a multidimensional instrument comprising three domains: knowledge, evaluating students' self-reported proficiency in core areas of medical AI applications; attitude, reflecting

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12772583 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature