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ChatGPT masters USMLE: a real win for AI, but a long way from the art of medicine

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA
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May 24, 2023
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In recent years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, with numerous applications in diverse sectors, such as transportation, finance, and medicine. One of the most significant milestones in medical AI is the recent success of ChatGPT, an AI language model, in passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). This achievement has raised questions about the potential role of AI in health care, particularly in diagnosing and treating patients. While the USMLE triumph is undoubtedly a win for AI, it is essential to recognize that the road to revolutionizing medicine remains long and winding.

ChatGPT and its USMLE success

ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI based on the GPT-4 architecture. It’s designed to comprehend and generate human-like text, making it adaptable to various applications. The USMLE, a rigorous, three-step examination process, assesses a physician’s ability to apply knowledge, concepts, and principles for effective, safe patient care. It represents a critical milestone for aspiring medical professionals. ChatGPT successfully passed the USMLE in a groundbreaking achievement, demonstrating an impressive understanding of medical concepts and knowledge. This accomplishment has sparked discussions about the potential role of AI in the practice of medicine. The real question is how many present like the “test question”? In reality, the questions test one concept and do not accurately reflect what we see in the clinic.

The implications of ChatGPT’s success

ChatGPT’s USMLE victory offers a sneak peek into the possible future of AI in medicine. AI-driven technologies could assist medical professionals in diagnosing diseases more accurately, streamlining patient care, and analyzing complex medical data to improve treatment outcomes. For instance, ChatGPT’s understanding of medical concepts and knowledge could be employed in AI-driven diagnostic tools like IBM Watson Oncology, which assists oncologists in diagnosing cancer and recommending treatment options.

Moreover, AI models like ChatGPT could be utilized to accelerate drug discovery. By analyzing vast amounts of data, identifying potential drug candidates, and predicting their effectiveness, such tools could revolutionize pharmaceutical research. This potential is demonstrated by collaborations between DeepMind and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, which resulted in AlphaFold, an AI system that accurately predicts protein structures.

AI-powered tools like ChatGPT could also enhance medical education by offering students personalized learning experiences and providing educators with insights into students’ progress. ChatGPT could be used to create adaptive learning tools that cater to each student’s strengths and weaknesses, such as AI-driven platforms like Osmosis, which offers customized study plans and content recommendations. It could also be used to develop virtual tutors capable of answering students’ questions and explaining complex medical topics, supplementing traditional classroom learning.

The limitations of AI in the practice of medicine

AI models like ChatGPT lack the emotional intelligence that human physicians possess. They cannot empathize with patients, understand their emotions, and respond accordingly, a crucial aspect of the patient-doctor relationship. The use of AI in medicine also raises various ethical concerns, including potential biases in the algorithms, patient privacy, and accountability in the case of medical errors. Moreover, the practice of medicine goes beyond the application of scientific knowledge and protocols. It encompasses the art of understanding the human body, mind, and spirit – an aspect that AI models are yet to master.

The long road to revolutionizing medicine

To truly harness the potential of AI in medicine, researchers and developers must focus on enhancing AI models’ understanding of the art of medicine. This involves improving AI’s ability to empathize with patients and make ethically sound decisions. For instance, the development of empathic AI like Ellie, a virtual therapist, has shown promise in detecting emotional cues in patients and responding with empathy during mental health assessments.

Developers should prioritize creating AI models that are transparent, unbiased, and accountable to ensure ethically sound decisions in medical practice. One example is Google’s Model Cards initiative, which aims to provide information on AI models’ performance, limitations, and biases, enabling users to make informed decisions.

The key to revolutionizing medicine lies in the collaboration between AI and medical professionals. By working together, they can harness AI’s analytical prowess while maintaining the irreplaceable human touch in patient care. An excellent example of this collaborative approach is Zebra Medical Vision, which offers AI-powered radiology solutions that assist radiologists in analyzing medical images, helping improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

All these advances, but we are waiting for a health care “GPT.” I want to use BioGPT and future health care large language models in health care.

Conclusion

The success of ChatGPT in passing the USMLE is undoubtedly a significant milestone in the field of AI, showcasing the immense potential of AI-driven technologies in medicine. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the road to revolutionizing the practice of medicine remains long. AI models, including ChatGPT, are yet to master the art of medicine and overcome the limitations they currently face. By focusing on improving AI models’ emotional intelligence and ethical considerations and fostering collaboration between AI and medical professionals, the potential for AI to revolutionize medicine can be realized in the future.

Harvey Castro is a physician, health care consultant, and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the health care industry. He can be reached on his website, harveycastromd.info, Twitter @HarveycastroMD, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. He is the author of Bing Copilot and Other LLM: Revolutionizing Healthcare With AI, Solving Infamous Cases with Artificial Intelligence, The AI-Driven Entrepreneur: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Insights, ChatGPT and Healthcare: The Key To The New Future of Medicine, ChatGPT and Healthcare: Unlocking The Potential Of Patient Empowerment, Revolutionize Your Health and Fitness with ChatGPT’s Modern Weight Loss Hacks, and Success Reinvention.

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