Human-Centered AI as a Dialogue Partner in Medical Training

A session at the RIDE 2026 conference explored how human-centered artificial intelligence can serve as a dialogical scaffold in medical education. Presenters Johnny Lee and Tom Hinks discussed ways AI can facilitate interactive, conversational learning that supports clinical reasoning and decision-making, rather than replacing human instructors. The talk emphasized designing AI tools that engage students in meaningful dialogue, mirroring the Socratic method used in medical tutorials. The approach aims to enhance, not undermine, the interpersonal aspects of medical training.