Consent Form for Research Study
Title of Study: AI-Ready: Assessing and Advancing Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Integration in Health Professions Education
Investigators: Khalil Eldeeb, PhD
Institution: Methodist University
Contact Information: keldeeb@methodist.edu
Purpose of the Study: This study aims to assess the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among health professions educators and administrators. It also explores faculty attitudes, perceived preparedness, institutional support, and barriers to integrating AI into health profession curricula. Your participation will help inform faculty development initiatives and contribute to a scalable roadmap for embedding AI competencies in health professions education.
Eligibility Criteria: To participate in this research project, you must: Be actively teaching or holding an administrative leadership role in health professions education. Have at least one year of experience in teaching, leadership, or curriculum oversight within health professions education. Be proficient in English.
Procedures:
• If you agree to participate, you will complete an online survey that will take approximately 10 minutes. The survey includes questions about: Your familiarity with AI concepts and tools, Institutional readiness and support for AI education, Your confidence and preparedness to integrate AI in teaching, and Curriculum integration and perceived barriers/enablers
Risks and Benefits:
• Risks: Participation in this study presents minimal risk. Some individuals may experience mild discomfort when reflecting on institutional support, preparedness, or technology-related skills. You may skip any question you are uncomfortable answering.
• Benefits: While there are no direct benefits to participation, However, your input will support the development of faculty training tools and AI-related curriculum strategies that may benefit your institution and the broader field of health professions education.
Confidentiality:
• Your responses will remain anonymous. No personally identifiable information will be collected or linked to survey responses. All data will be securely stored and accessible only to the research team. In compliance with ethical regulations, data will be retained for at least three years to ensure proper handling and safeguarding.
Voluntary Participation:
• Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time before submitting your responses without penalty or loss of benefits. However, because the survey is anonymous, once you have submitted your responses, it will not be possible to identify or remove your data.
Contact Information: If you have any questions about the study, please contact the principal investigator using the contact information provided above.
Consent Statement: By clicking agree, you confirm that you have read and understood the information provided, met the eligibility criteria, have not previously participated in this study and voluntarily consent to participate in this research study. Your feedback is valuable and will contribute to improving educator development and institutional support in health professions education.
• Thank You for Your Participation!
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