On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti What the next generation of doctors needs to know about AI
Dec 1, 2025
Dr. Lloyd Miner, Dean of the Stanford University School of Medicine and otolaryngologist, discusses the critical need for AI training in medical education. He emphasizes the importance of teaching new doctors about AI's capabilities and limitations, ensuring they maintain clinical judgment while using these tools. Miner also highlights how AI transforms patient care and prescribing practices, making processes safer and more efficient. Ethical considerations in AI deployment and preserving the human aspect in medicine are key points in their conversation.
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AI Changed An ICU Antibiotic Decision
- Dr. Raja Eli Abdul-Nur used an AI tool (Open Evidence) to reassess a positive pneumonia test and avoid narrow antibiotics.
- The team kept broad-spectrum treatment and the patient improved after the AI-corroborated judgment.
Stanford Mandates AI Training For Trainees
- Stanford now requires AI training for all med and PA students to set a baseline for use and oversight.
- The curriculum provides readings, expert contacts, and symposium videos to build foundational knowledge.
Understand LLMs Before Clinical Use
- Learn how large language models work and how they differ from simple searches before using them clinically.
- Actively engage with models to understand capabilities and limitations.