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Educators weigh how to use AI without losing critical thinking

Greater productivity is not necessarily indicative of greater knowledge.

  • By

  • Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • September 10, 2026

  • 8 min

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Objective:

To discuss how health-care education should adapt to the integration of AI in clinical practice, as highlighted in a panel discussion at the Cleveland Clinic A.I. Summit.

Approach:
  • Panel Discussion: Moderated by Dr. James Stoller, featuring insights from Lisa Christensen and Dr. Travis Zack on the implications of AI in medical education.
Key Findings:
  • AI facilitates easier access to information, necessitating a stronger focus on human reasoning skills in medical education.
  • A 'teach for transfer' approach is recommended to help learners apply knowledge in varied contexts.
  • Concerns about 'deskilling' and 'never skilling' highlight the need for foundational reasoning skills alongside AI use.
  • Active engagement with AI tools can enhance learning and critical thinking rather than replace it.
  • AI systems should be designed to support cognitive development and encourage critical evaluation of outputs.
Interpretation:

The integration of AI in healthcare necessitates a shift in educational strategies to ensure that clinicians maintain critical thinking and reasoning skills while effectively utilizing AI tools.

Limitations:
  • The discussion does not provide empirical data to support the proposed educational strategies.
  • Potential ethical concerns regarding surveillance and data use in AI learning tools are acknowledged.
Conclusion:

The panel emphasizes the importance of balancing AI tool use with the development of critical thinking skills in healthcare education.

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Educators weigh how to use AI without losing critical thinking

  • by Julia Cipriano, MS, CMPP

  • September 10, 2026

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