The AI Exam Room: What 1,692 Physicians Actually Want (and Fear) in 2026

The AMA just surveyed nearly 1,700 physicians on their real-world use of augmented intelligence. We unpack why professional adoption has doubled, the massive hidden wave of patient AI use, and the specific liability fears keeping doctors awake at night. Essential listening for clinical leaders and medtech product teams.

Key points

• Over 80% of physicians now use AI professionally, averaging 2.3 use cases, with research summarization leading the pack at nearly 40%.
• While 76% see AI as an advantage for patient care, 88% are concerned about clinical skill loss, particularly among medical students and residents.
• There is a massive disclosure gap: 30% of doctors assume most of their patients use AI for health questions, but 29% haven't had a single patient disclose it.
• "Clear liability frameworks" ranks as the number one regulatory priority, with 88% demanding validation of safety and efficacy before adoption.
• Despite 92% of physicians wanting more AI training, surprisingly, physicians under 35 report lower training rates (55%) than those over 55 (71%).

Source: 2026 Physician Survey on Augmented Intelligence - American Medical Association, 2026

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