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. 2025 Apr 25;11:e66828. doi: 10.2196/66828

Table 3.

The curricular concepts and topics of relevance to family physicians.

Main curricular topic Subtopics
Overview of AIa and data science in family medicine

Providing an overview of AI definitions and concepts including machine learning as well as topics related to data science (eg, mathematics and statistics) and clinical epidemiology for family medicine.
  • Review of AI (definitions and concepts) as it relates to family medicine

  • Introduction to AI and fundamentals of data science in family medicine

  • Strength and limitations of AI-based tools

Ethics, legal, and social considerations

Understanding the ethical, legal, and social concerns of AI as it impacts family medicine clinical practice.
  • Ethics, patient rights, data security, and confidentiality

  • Liabilities and regulatory and policy considerations

  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion of AI

Application of AI in family medicine

Understanding how to choose and engage with AI-based tools in clinical settings and workflows with the ability to understand, interpret, and apply results of AI systems in clinical practice.
  • Clinical practice management and operation

  • Preventative care and risk profiling (eg, mental health and chronic disease)

  • Patient self-management

  • Physician decision support

  • Physician wellness and resilience

  • Social determinants of health

Appraisal of family medicine AI-based tools

Assessing and reviewing AI-based tools to ensure safe and effective integration and use in clinical practice.
  • Identification of potential AI adverse effects and potential solutions

  • Quality improvement

aAI: artificial intelligence.