Abstract
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education is revolutionizing the training of healthcare professionals, offering advanced tools for diagnostics, personalized learning, and assessment. However, this technological transformation risks overshadowing essential humanistic aspects of healthcare, such as empathy, communication, and ethical reasoning. Emotional intelligence (EI), defined as the ability to recognize and manage emotions effectively, is crucial for delivering patient-centered, compassionate care. This paper argues for a balanced approach that integrates EI and AI within medical curricula, emphasizing their complementary roles. By harnessing AI's efficiency and data-driven capabilities alongside EI's human-centric skills, future healthcare professionals can achieve technical excellence and emotional resilience. Through evidence-based analysis, this paper demonstrates the indispensable role of EI in mitigating AI's limitations and ensuring holistic, patient-focused care.
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Eldeeb, Rasha and ElNebrisi, Eslam
(2025)
"Emotional Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: A New Paradigm for Holistic Healthcare,"
Health Professions Education: Vol. 11:
Iss.
4, Article 1.
DOI: 10.55890/2452-3011.1357
Available at:
https://hpe.researchcommons.org/journal/vol11/iss4/1
