Precision education is no longer an abstract concept in medical education. In fact, it is the immediate future of learning across the medical education continuum.
Using data systems and groundbreaking technology—including augmented intelligence (AI), also known as artificial intelligence—precision education tailors learning experiences to individual needs, optimizing learning time and targeting areas of growth.
To encourage innovative adoption of precision education in medical schools, residency programs and continuing medical education, the AMA has launched the Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education Grant Program, a $12 million investment that will award at least $1.1 million to each of 10 projects at either single or partnering U.S.-based institutions. Each grant will be disbursed over four years.
“This important investment underscores the AMA’s commitment to advancing medical education through innovation and collaboration,” said AMA President Bruce A. Scott, MD. “By democratizing access to precision education, we’re empowering institutions of all sizes and resources to create personalized, scalable learning journeys that meet the distinct needs of future and practicing physicians and their patients.”
It’s time to think big
By addressing the unique needs of each learner, precision education improves medical education by boosting personalization, increasing efficiency and giving agency to the learner. Its systems provide valuable feedback in real time, helping learners stay engaged and progress at an optimal rate.
A few examples of the application of precision education are:
- An AI system analyzes subtle patterns in medical student performance by combining multiple data streams to deliver resources that offer specific clinical skill building opportunities.
- A resident physician gets highly specific insights about their exposure to, and management of, common conditions from an AI engine that mines data from the EHR, comparing it with what is expected for the resident’s level of training.
- A practicing physician receives curated digital content and articles indexed for relevance
to their upcoming patient panel and clinical experience.
“Precision education is the future of medical education and, when implemented widely, will result in a more effective, efficient and equitable education model that will produce the most capable physician workforce to meet the needs of our patients in the future,” said AMA Chief Academic Officer Sanjay Desai, MD.
Dive deeper:
- Precision education: What it is and how it's advancing med ed
- How precision med ed can personalize training to improve care
Selectivity and support
Grantees will be chosen for their capability to develop and implement precision education systems—anywhere along the continuum, from medical school to practice—that either assess or foster competencies that matter for physicians to thrive.
The selection of grantees will be designed to promote democratization by ensuring representation from a range of institutions, learners and settings. Some grantees will be chosen to deploy systems in under-resourced settings.
April 21 submission deadline
The formal application process for the grant program will open on March 18. Single or partnering institutions interested in applying should submit a letter of intent by April 21.
Following a review by a newly formed national advisory board made up of experts in AI and medical education from across the country, a select group of applicants will be asked to submit full proposals. Grantees will be announced in late 2025.
“With this new initiative, the AMA will support building and scaling tools to assess and foster competencies to help physicians thrive in medicine and improve patient care,” Dr. Desai said. “The AMA is thrilled to increase access to precision education tools by enabling deployment, replication and scale in diverse settings.”
View details of the precision education grant program, explore its FAQs, submit questions about the program and sign up for an informational webinar here.
The AMA ChangeMedEd® initiative has inspired a community of innovation in medical education that works collaboratively to create a workforce best prepared to meet the needs of patients and communities. Through an investment in—and collaboration with—a wide range of partners across the medical education continuum and throughout the health care ecosystem, the AMA is driving change to reduce barriers to lifelong learning, advance health equity and improve patient outcomes.
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