Use of AI in LCME written submissions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool when used wisely. By understanding its limitations and learning how to ask the right questions, you can make the most of AI while maintaining academic integrity and critical thinking.

AI tools are increasingly used in learning and research. These tools can help you explore and develop ideas, summarise complex topics, explain difficult concepts, and develop your writing skills.

While AI can be a helpful starting point, it should not replace traditional academic sources such as practice-based research, peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, and credible databases. It should not be used to write or create your submissions for you or replace your skills in interpretation, analysis and critical thinking. 

If you use generative AI as a tool when preparing your written submission, you should acknowledge its use, just like any other source, and reference it correctly. Using an AI tool to gain an unfair advantage by misrepresenting its work as your own, just like misrepresenting any other source as your own work, is academic misconduct and will result in your submission being rejected.

The University has produced a helpful guidance page for students on the use of AI in academic study. While some elements of this guidance, such as reference to student support services and the ‘traffic light’ system for assignments, are not applicable to LCME candidates, much of it is very relevant, particularly the section headed, How can AI tools help me in my studies?, which explains:

• how AI can be used appropriately
• when its use is not appropriate
• how to reference the use of AI
• factors to bear in mind when using AI

We recommend that all candidates preparing written submissions for LCME exams read this guidance carefully.