September 4, 2023

Prompt Engineering: A Crucial Skill for Using AI Chatbots in Medical Education

A new study explores prompt engineering, a method to get the most useful responses from AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Properly crafted prompts yield good answers while poorly written ones give poor results. Although AI chatbots have potential for personalized learning and patient simulations, prompt engineering is key to overcoming inaccuracy and bias. This article provides guidance on different prompt types and structuring prompts effectively. Medical educators must hone prompt engineering skills to safely use AI chatbots.

Citation: Heston TF, Khun C. Prompt engineering in medical education. Int Med Educ. 2023;2:198-205. https://doi.org/10.3390/ime2030019