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How AI is Changing Medical Exams: From GPT-3.5 to GPT-4

Emad Dehnavi
2 min readOct 25, 2024

An interesting study looked at how GPT models, in its different versions, answers questions in German medical exams, specifically in anatomy. The study found that newer versions, like GPT-4, perform much better than older versions like GPT-3.5, and even outscore many medical students. This raises questions about the potential use of AI in medicine and education.

How AI is Changing Medical Exams: From GPT-3.5 to GPT-4

GPT-3.5 vs. GPT-4: The Test Results

Researchers tested GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 on multiple-choice questions from German medical exams. GPT-3.5 had a moderate success rate, answering correctly about 60–64% of the questions. However, GPT-4 performed exceptionally well, scoring 93% on one exam and 100% on another.

Does GPT-4 Beat Medical Students?

The study showed that GPT-4 scored much higher than medical students on similar exams, reaching an average of 96%, while students averaged around 72%. This result shows how AI could become a valuable tool in medical training, perhaps as a study partner or tutor.

The Impact on Medical Education

Models like GPT-4 could be a big help in studying for exams or understanding difficult topics. However, it also brings some concerns. Some worry that students might rely too…

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Emad Dehnavi
Emad Dehnavi

Written by Emad Dehnavi

With 8 years as a software engineer, I write about AI and technology in a simple way. My goal is to make these topics easy and interesting for everyone.

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