PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SERVICES IN TRAINING STUDENTS OF HIGHER PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

Today reality demonstrates the active development of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of higher education. At the same time, the medical and pharmaceutical industry also uses these developments in the practical field, such as interaction with patients, improvement of the quality and safety of pharmacovigilance, development of new medicines, etc.Currently, the use of AI in pharmaceutical practice is constantly being researched to further understand its capabilities.Taking into account the prospects for the spread of AI, the question arises about the possibilities of using various services of this technology during students’ studies and preparation for classes by teachers of disciplines that are included in the «Pharmacy» educational program. In the process of studying pharmaceutical disciplines, student training includes a deep understanding of the theoretical aspects of the topic, as well as the acquisition of quality practical skills, which also requires a systematic approach with active involvement of situational tasks. Special attention of teachers is certainly needed by future graduates, for whom the most important thing is preparation for the final certification. To do this, students actively work with test tasks to pass the «KROK2» licensing exam. Due attention is also paid to the problems of completing the final master’s thesis.The article provides reviews of scientists regarding the prospects of introducing AI into the educational process. An analysis of the data of the use of services by pharmacist students of the final course was also carried out in relation to the conscious practical application of AI in preparation for practical classes, independent work, knowledge control and writing of the final master’s thesis from the choice of topic, processing of texts and creation of a report for protection.Taking into account the well-founded concern in the issue of master’s students’ presentation of literary reviews and AI forecasts in the process of processing materials on the chosen topic, the relevance of compliance with academic integrity norms is taken into account. Accordingly, the article pays attention to both the possibilities and disadvantages of using AI.