The Future Doctor Profile: Assessing AI Literacy, Mental Resilience, and Ethical Competence Among Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria
Tags : AI LiteracyArtificial Intelligence in HealthcareArtificial Intelligence LiteracyDigital HealthEthical CompetenceEthical Decision-MakingFuture DoctorsHealth Professions EducationHealthcare EthicsMedical EducationMedical StudentsMedical TrainingMental ResilienceOriginal ResearchProfessional CompetenciesSouthwest NigeriaThe Operating Room GlobalThe Operating Room Global JournalTORGJTORGJ Vol 2 Issue 2 2026Undergraduate Medical EducationWorkforce Preparedness
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2605002
Authors: Ebine Favour Oluwadamilola1*, Owolabi Emmanuel Abiodun2, Oludoju Olamide Osaoduwa1, Oluwafemi Tolulope Emmanuella1, Iyela Osisiye1, Olawoye Oluwatobi Oluwadara1, Ibirongbe Demilade O.1
¹ University of Medical Sciences, (UNIMED), Ondo Town, Ondo State, Nigeria.
² Benjamin S. Carson (SNR) College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Cite:
- APA (7th edition): Ebine, F. O., Owolabi, E. A., Oludoju, O. O., Oluwafemi, T. E., Iyela, O., Olawoye, O. O., & Ibirongbe, D. O. (2026, June 11). The future doctor profile: Assessing AI literacy, mental resilience, and ethical competence among medical students in Southwest Nigeria. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(2). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2605002
- Harvard: Ebine, F.O., Owolabi, E.A., Oludoju, O.O., Oluwafemi, T.E., Iyela, O., Olawoye, O.O. and Ibirongbe, D.O., 2026. The future doctor profile: Assessing AI literacy, mental resilience, and ethical competence among medical students in Southwest Nigeria. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(2). Published 11 June. Available at: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2605002
- Vancouver: Ebine FO, Owolabi EA, Oludoju OO, Oluwafemi TE, Iyela O, Olawoye OO, Ibirongbe DO. The future doctor profile: Assessing AI literacy, mental resilience, and ethical competence among medical students in Southwest Nigeria. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ). 2026 Jun 11;2(2). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2605002
- MLA (9th edition): Ebine, Favour O., et al. “The Future Doctor Profile: Assessing AI Literacy, Mental Resilience, and Ethical Competence Among Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), vol. 2, no. 2, 11 June 2026, https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2605002
- Chicago (Author-Date): Ebine, Favour O., Owolabi Emmanuel A., Oludoju Olamide O., Oluwafemi Tolulope E., Iyela O., Olawoye Oluwatobi O., and Ibirongbe Demilade O. 2026. “The Future Doctor Profile: Assessing AI Literacy, Mental Resilience, and Ethical Competence Among Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) 2 (2), June 11. https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2605002
*Corresponding Author:
Ebine Favour Oluwadamilola
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Declaration:
Authors’ Contribution:
EFO conceived the study. OOO developed the methodology and drafted the introduction. OTO and IO conducted the literature review. OEA performed the statistical analysis. EFO synthesized the findings and drafted the discussion and conclusion. IDO supervised the study.
Conflict of Interest:
No conflict of interests.
Funding:
No funding received by the authors.
| Article History: |
| Received: 01-05-2026 Accepted: 09-06-2026 |
| Available Online: 11-06-2026 |
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| ABSTRACT |
| Background: The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is reshaping the competencies required of modern physicians. Beyond technological literacy, doctors must demonstrate mental resilience and ethical competence to ensure safe, patient-centred care. However, limited empirical evidence examines these competencies together among Nigerian medical students. Objective: To assess AI literacy, mental resilience, and ethical competence among clinical medical students in Southwestern Nigeria and examine their interrelationships within the ‘Future Doctor Profile’ framework. Methods: A multi-institutional cross-sectional study was conducted among 256 clinical medical students across accredited medical schools in Southwestern Nigeria. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire assessing AI literacy, mental resilience (CD-RISC-10), and AI-related ethical competence. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlations, and multivariable regression analyses were performed (p<0.05). Results: Mean age was 22.5±2.2 years; 63.3% were female. Only 16% reported formal AI teaching, yet AI tool usage was high (mean 4.4±0.7). Mean AI literacy score was 22.3±3.9 (66.4% high), resilience score 27.3±6.9 (50.4% high), and ethical competence score 32.0±4.2 (73.0% high). Moderate positive correlations were observed between AI literacy and resilience (ρ=0.409), AI literacy and ethical competence (ρ=0.385), and resilience and ethical competence (ρ=0.325) (all p<0.001). Conclusion: AI literacy, resilience, and ethical competence are significantly interrelated among Nigerian medical students, supporting an integrated multidimensional “Future Doctor Profile.” Structured AI education, resilience support, and strengthened digital ethics training are necessary. Keywords: Artificial intelligence; medical education; mental resilience; digital ethics; medical students; Nigeria. |
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