# What's actually behind medical students using AI

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Podcast: [The Podcast by KevinMD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-by-kevinmd-449609)
Published: 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Medical students who skip writing their own reflections are not lazy, they are surviving an irrational system. Kathleen Muldoon, a coach and professor, returns to discuss what student AI use in medical education actually reveals about the curriculum, the hidden incentives behind it, and why she calls students in instead of catching them. This episode is based on her article " Driving medical education reform through intellectual honesty ," published on KevinMD. You will hear why pass-fail courses inside graded curricula push students to put their energy elsewhere, why the hidden curriculum speaks louder than the syllabus, and what students disclosed when she asked them what was going on. You will learn what her workshops are designed to do that AI cannot, why she believes AI cannot teach empathy, and what a more humane medical education would actually require. Press play to find out why she thinks the next generation of clinicians is not the problem, and what the systems training them must change to produce humane physicians. True team-based care starts with you. At ChenMed, we believe the best way to care for patients is to change the way we practice medicine. When you join our team, you are empowered to lead. We've moved beyond the traditional volume-heavy model to focus on true value-based care. Our model gives you the time and resources to manage complex cases and make a lasting impact on your community. Whether you are applying for a primary care physician, nurse practitioner, or medical director position, you will feel supported by a physician-led culture that understands your challenges. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed here. You'll be rewarded with a career that offers both professional fulfillment and a better quality of life. Visit ChenMed.com/physicians-…

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