AI in the Classroom: Observing Preclinical Students' Use of ChatGPT During Case‐Based Learning at a UK Medical School

Taylor, A. W. R.; Patel, F. Y.; Smyth, E. K.; Gay, Simon; Bird, Terese

doi:10.1111/tct.70360

articleThe Clinical TeacherFeb 13, 2026HYBRID OA

AI in the Classroom: Observing Preclinical Students' Use of ChatGPT During Case‐Based Learning at a UK Medical School

AWA. W. R. Taylor FYF. Y. Patel EKE. K. Smyth SGSimon Gay TBTerese Bird

University of Leicester

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Abstract

Background

This article explores how preclinical students in a UK medical school utilise ChatGPT during their case-based learning (CBL) curriculum.

Materials And Methods

Focused ethnography was used to study 42 medical students and three clinical sciences students as they undertook seven CBL sessions over 4 weeks. In situ observations, screenshots of ChatGPT conversations and focus group data were collected and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

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Keywords

Chatbot
Medical school
Autonomy
Cognition
Value (mathematics)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

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