AI, Medicine Take Centre Stage as OAU Medical Students Hold Doctors’ Summit

Benjamin Oluwakasayo Emmanuel

The Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students’ Association (IFUMSA) held its sixth Doctors’ Plus Summit on Monday, May 12, 2025, at NACETEM Hall, OAU, Ile-Ife. The event, themed "The Future of Medicine: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond," brought together students and experts to discuss how technology is changing healthcare.

The summit started at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony led by Professor Salako, Dean of Clinical Sciences. He welcomed participants and encouraged students to embrace new skills. Ayobami Miracle Olajuyigbe, president of IFUMSA, also gave an opening speech, highlighting the importance of the summit for future doctors.

The event featured an abstract session with three student presenters. Toluwase Ogundipe spoke on "Artificial Intelligence Vaccination," Abdulbasit Opeyemi discussed "AI Chatbots vs YouTube Learning: Which Medium is More Effective for Medical Education?" and Kabiawu Yetunde presented on "Assessing Medical Students’ Perspective on the Use and Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine." Each presenter received a certificate for their outstanding contributions.
Professor Babatope Kolawole, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, addressed the audience on how artificial intelligence is already saving lives in healthcare. He urged students to learn AI skills, emphasizing that these skills will be essential in their medical careers.

A keynote session followed, with Dr. Jesse Benedict joining virtually to explain how AI can reduce workload and improve patient data management. Ayoola Oyewo, an engineer, encouraged the use of AI-powered machines in hospitals to make work faster and more efficient.

The first panel session, moderated by IFUMSA Vice President Funmi Sopade, featured Ayotunde Oni, Abdulquddus Ajibade, and Obakoyowa Ayobami. The panelists discussed the importance of learning AI and addressed fears that AI might replace doctors. They explained that AI is a tool to support, not replace, medical professionals.

The second panel, moderated by Nwodo Chidinma, focused on AI and mental health. Panelists included Dr. Ayinde Ayoyinka, a senior registrar in mental health at OAUTHC, and students Elizabeth Johnson and Mosinmiloluwa Motajo. They discussed how AI can support mental health care and improve patient outcomes.

The Doctors’ Plus Summit 6.0 gave OAU medical students a platform to learn about the future of medicine and the role of artificial intelligence. Speakers and panelists encouraged students to embrace technology, assuring them that AI will help, not hinder, their medical practice.

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