Effectiveness of ChatGPT and DeepSeek in Urology Medical Education: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Wentong Yang, Ting Xu, Junjie Wei et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of generative AI tools, ChatGPT o3-mini and DeepSeek R1, in urology education among medical undergraduates. DeepSeek R1 outperformed ChatGPT in accuracy and posttest scores, indicating its potential as a superior educational tool. The study highlights the feasibility of integrating AI into medical curricula.
Key findings
- DeepSeek R1 had higher accuracy than ChatGPT o3-mini in answering urology multiple-choice questions.
- Students using DeepSeek R1 achieved higher total scores than both the control and ChatGPT groups.
- Most students expressed a positive attitude towards AI-assisted learning in medical education.
Why it matters
The integration of AI tools like DeepSeek R1 in medical education could enhance learning outcomes, providing educators with innovative methods to improve teaching strategies and student engagement in complex subjects like urology.