Peer-Reviewed Publication
Acad Med2026;101(9):1089-1095.September 1, 2026Journal Article

Paging the algorithm: applying the Best Available Human principle to graduate medical education.

Daniel B Stamos1,2, Ajay Dharod1,2,3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States.
2Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, United States.
3Section of General Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming graduate medical education (GME), yet formal training in its responsible use remains limited. As AI capabilities expand, trainees increasingly adopt these tools informally and without structured oversight, raising urgent questions about how to integrate AI into physician training and teach its responsible use. This article applies Ethan Mollick's Best A…

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