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Makhoahle Pakiso Moses^*✉

1. Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Technology/Medical Laboratory Sciences, Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa.

Abstract

The field of medical laboratory education is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and the need for more effective and efficient assessment methods. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in this context, offering innovative solutions for assessing medical laboratory students. This article presents a scientific argument, supported by examples and references, to demonstrate that AI is the future of assessment in medical laboratory education. It explores the potential benefits of AI-based assessment tools, such as improved objectivity, personalized learning experiences, and enhanced feedback mechanisms, while addressing concerns related to ethics and implementation challenges

The COVID-19 period revolutionized how teaching and learning should be carried out in the context of globalization and massification at higher institutions across the world. The medical laboratory sciences were affected due to its bench practical curriculum and intense assessment undertaken. The article highlights the role of AI in revolutionizing the discipline and also cautions against ethical issues that must be taken into consideration. For the best reward through AI in the medical laboratory concerted efforts and inputs of AI experts and medical practitioners in building the software library will be of importance. Indeed a well-built AI library will reduce the long diagnostic period, and inaccurate treatment and increase value for money by selecting a narrow spectrum in the treatment of diseases‎.

Keywords: GPT-4, AI, Medical laboratory sciences, Biomedical technology, Medical profession

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