BastionGPT: A tool providing clinical support for medical students and a new way of preparation for education and the medical field

Publication Date

Spring 2026

Presentation Length

15 minutes

College

College of Education

Department

Education, Department of

Student Level

Undergraduate

Faculty Mentor

Amanda Nelms

Presentation Type

Talk/Oral

Summary

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare and education by streamlining tasks that normally require significant time and effort. BastionGT is a secure, healthcare focused AI platform designed to support documentation and provide intelligent assistance. Built on privacy‑preserving versions of leading models, it maintains HIPAA compliance and protects user data. Our project examines how AI can assist medical students and healthcare providers. While AI is helpful for studying, organizing information, and accessing reliable references, it also raises concerns about authenticity and responsible use. To explore this, we interviewed a doctor of education with clinical experience. She emphasized that AI should enhance, replace, the human skills essential to medicine, especially building meaningful patient connections. She also cautioned against using AI to generate academic work or clinical documentation without human oversight. She responded positively to BastionGT’s secure transcription features and its refusal to learn from user data, noting that reducing administrative burden could give clinicians more time with patients. However, she recommended introducing AI tools later in medical training so students first develop strong interpersonal and clinical reasoning skills. Overall, our goal is to show how thoughtfully integrated AI can support healthcare practice while preserving the human elements at its core.

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