Keywords
medical practice
medical information
humanization
medical ethics
health innovation
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INTRODUCTION: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has driven significant transformations in the medical field, contributing to more accurate diagnoses and improved clinical decision-making. Despite its benefits, AI also presents ethical and technical challenges that may affect the humanization of care. OBJECTIVE: To describe how licensed physicians are incorporating AI into their clinical practices, based on the academic experience of medical students. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive observational study with a qualitative approach, presented as an experience report. The activity was conducted as part of the General Skills VII course at a medical school in the interior of Bahia, Brazil, between February and May 2025. An online questionnaire with 23 questions was developed and directed exclusively at practicing physicians, exploring their perceptions, challenges, and views on AI’s contributions in clinical settings. The survey was distributed using the snowball sampling technique, and the data were analyzed descriptively using Microsoft Excel 2016. Findings were supplemented by a literature review conducted in the PubMed and BVS databases, covering the period from 2015 to 2025. RESULTS: A total of 37 physicians from various regions of Brazil participated. Of these, 48.6% reported using AI in clinical practice, mainly for diagnostic support, therapeutic decisions, and staying updated with scientific knowledge. Most respondents considered AI a valuable complementary tool, without replacing clinical judgment. Among those not using AI, the main barriers cited were lack of knowledge, insufficient technical training, and ethical concerns. CONCLUSION: This experience provided students with a critical perspective on AI's role in contemporary medicine, bridging theory and practice. It highlights the importance of preparing future physicians to integrate emerging technologies while maintaining ethical standards and patient-centered care. The inclusion of AI-related content in medical curricula and further research on its impact on clinical autonomy and care quality is recommended.
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