Proposing core competencies for physicians in using artificial intelligence tools in clinical practice

Ian A. Scott; Tim Shaw; Christine Slade; Tai Tak Wan; Rahul Barmanray; Craig Coorey; Sandra L. J. Johnson; Lana Bell; Michael Herd; Clair M. Sullivan

doi:10.1111/imj.70112

Proposing core competencies for physicians in using artificial intelligence tools in clinical practice

Ian A. Scott
, Tim Shaw
, Christine Slade
, Tai Tak Wan
, Rahul Barmanray
, Craig Coorey
, Sandra L. J. Johnson
, Lana Bell
, Michael Herd
, Clair M. Sullivan

University of Queensland
Metro South Hospital and Health Service
The University of Sydney
Fairfield Hospital Prairiewood
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Private Practice
Joondalup Health Campus
Tauranga Hospital

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) will likely transform many aspects of healthcare, and physicians will need to adapt and lead. The expanding range of AI tools calls for physicians to become competent in their proper use if we are to achieve better patient experience, population health and health equity, and with greater efficiency, while enhancing physician satisfaction. This viewpoint proposes a practical and manageable set of core competencies for physicians in using AI tools effectively and ethically and suggests methods for acquiring these competencies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1403-1409
Number of pages	7
Journal	Internal Medicine Journal
Volume	55
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.70112
Publication status	Published - Aug 2025
Externally published	Yes

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artificial intelligence
clinical practice
competencies
core
physicians

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