Medical Practitioners and Engineers converged at the NACETEM Hall of Obafemi Awolowo University on Monday, May 12th, to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field during the sixth Doctors’ Plus Summit held by the Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students Association. The event, themed “The Future of Medicine: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond”, brought together students of the College of Health Sciences of the University.
The Summit featured some sessions, which included an abstract session where different speakers presented distinctively. The first abstract session was taken by Toluwase Ogundipe, who spoke on “Artificial Intelligence Vaccination”. The second abstract session was taken by Abdulbasit Opeyemi, who spoke on “AI Chatbots vs YouTube Learning: Which Medium is More Effective for Medical Education”. While Kabiawu Yetunde took the third abstract session, where she presented a qualitative study on “Assessing Medical Students’ Perspective on the Use and Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.”
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The Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Babatope Kolawole, while delivering his speech, commended the student for attending the event and highlighted the role Artificial Intelligence played in saving lives. He further stressed that AI is already becoming an essential tool for everyone’s use, irrespective of the students’ area of specialization. He advised the attendees to acquire Artificial Intelligence-related skills, as they will help in the medical field.
The Keynote Speakers, Dr. Jesse Benedict, a medical doctor, and Ayoola Oyewo, an engineer, spoke about the influence of artificial intelligence on the field of medicine.
While speaking, Dr. Jesse Benedict stated that AI can help in reducing the workload of a medical practitioner. He further highlighted the role AI plays in keeping and preserving the data of patients.
Engineer Ayoola Oyewo emphasized the benefits of embracing the use of AI-programmed machines in hospitals to work faster. He further urged medical practitioners to embrace the technology rather than viewing it as a catalyst for laziness.
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The 1st Panel session, anchored by the IFUMSA vice president, Funmi Sopade, featured Ayotunde Oni, Abdulquddus Ajibade and Obakoyowa Ayobami. The panellist shared insights on the role of Artificial Intelligence in the medical-related field, and encouraged medical students to develop skills in artificial intelligence. They further clarified the misconceptions that AI will replace medical jobs. Instead, they argued, AI would only replace professionals who fail to adapt and acquire relevant AI skills.
The second panel, moderated by an IFUMSA Member, Nwodo Chidinma, focused on Mental Health and AI. The session featured a Senior Registrar at the Mental Health Department, OAUTHC, Dr Ayorinde Ayoyinka,and two students of College of Health Sciences, Elizabeth Johnson and Mosinmiloluwa Motajo. They highlighted the role of AI in solving all mental-related issues, like stress, anxiety that humans may have. Furthermore, they discussed AI’s potentials in reducing mental health issues among students and Healthcare professionals.
The summit also featured a British Parliamentary-style Debate session, which was anchored by Mr. Olusola Fashola. A Medical Student from the University of Ilorin emerged the winner of the debate, while a student of Obafemi Awolowo University came in as the first runner-up.