Traditional exams have long been the default method for evaluating student performance in medical education. While they offer a standardized way to measure knowledge, they often fall short in supporting learning itself. Exams typically occur at fixed points, emphasize recall, and provide limited insight into how learners think. As medical education moves toward competency-based models, educators are reexamining how assessment can actively improve learning rather than simply c

Medical education faces a growing challenge. Curricula continue to expand, clinical expectations rise, and learners require more active engagement to develop strong reasoning skills. At the same time, instructors are under pressure to cover vast amounts of material within limited instructional hours. Simply adding more lecture time is no longer effective. AI powered notebooks offer a practical shift in how content is delivered and used. When integrated thoughtfully, they allo

By 2026, artificial intelligence will be deeply embedded in medical education workflows. From content organization to simulation based learning and performance analytics, AI will influence how students learn and how programs operate. One concern often raised is whether this shift diminishes the role of the instructor. In reality, the opposite is happening. AI is not removing instructors from medical education. It is reshaping their role toward higher impact teaching, mentorsh