This mini-course is designed for undergraduate medical students. It offers a practical introduction to how generative AI can support learning in medical education, while also emphasizing the importance of using these tools responsibly. Through short, step-by-step video tutorials and real-world examples, students will explore the basics of generative AI, get started with prompt engineering, and learn about key ethical and legal considerations. Students will learn about using AI to create multiple-choice questions, clinical scenarios, summary tables, flowcharts, flashcards, and research summaries.
Note: ChatGPT 4o was used to revise the language in this resource (June 30, 2025).
Last updated October 2025
Author
Monzurul Roni, PhD, Teaching Associate Professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine