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Use of online resources to study physiology by preclinical medical students: an experience from a developing country

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study reveals that while most second-year medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna still use recommended textbooks, almost all of them rely on online resources like ChatGPT and YouTube for studying physiology. Although many students who use online resources fact-check the content, clear guidance on selecting reliable materials is necessary due to their widespread use.

Source: AJP Advances in Physiology Education

DOI: 10.1152/advan.00061.2025

Authors: U. K. Egodage, C. Wijewickrama, S. Gunawardana, A. Basnayaka, B. Dissanayake

Institution: University of Ruhuna

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411090860

FWCI: 1.661

Cites: 24

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10