# Perceptions and Intentions to Use Generative AI Among First-Year Medical Students in Japan: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

## TL;DR

A survey of Japanese medical students found high use of generative AI but limited formal training, highlighting a need for structured education.

## Contribution

The study reveals the gap between generative AI usage and formal learning among first-year medical students in Japan.

## Key findings

- 84.7% of students used generative AI, but only 49.2% had formal learning.
- Students showed strong interest in learning about generative AI.
- Use of AI for assignments was neutral, suggesting cautious adoption.

## Abstract

An April 2025 survey of 118 first-year Japanese medical students found high use of generative artificial intelligence (84.7%) but limited formal learning (49.2%), with strong learning interest yet neutral assignment use, indicating a need for structured literacy in generative artificial intelligence.