AI is moving rapidly into everyday medical practice, with a new survey showing that most physicians are now using artificial intelligence tools in their professional work.
The American Medical Association (AMA) surveyed 1,692 physicians across specialties, regions and practice settings between January 15th and February 2nd, 2026, to provide one of the most detailed snapshots yet of how AI is spreading through the healthcare system.
The data shows that more than 80% of physicians report using AI in a professional context, roughly double the share reported just three years earlier.
Researchers also find that physicians are not only adopting AI tools more widely but also using them across a broader set of tasks.
Doctors reported an average of 2.3 AI use cases in their workflow in 2026, up from 1.1 in 2023. Documentation and information-processing tools have emerged as the most common entry point for AI in clinical practice.
Nearly 40% of physicians say they now use AI to summarize medical research and standards of care, one of the fastest-growing use cases identified in the survey.
Other widely used applications include generating discharge instructions, drafting patient portal responses, producing chart summaries, documenting billing codes and providing translation services during care.
Physician sentiment toward AI also appears to be improving.
More than three-quarters of respondents say AI provides an advantage in their ability to care for patients, up from 65% in 2023. Doctors expect the technology to deliver the greatest benefits in work efficiency, diagnostic ability, and clinical outcomes.
At the same time, many physicians remain cautious about the technology’s long-term effects. About 40% of respondents say they feel both excited and concerned about AI’s impact on medicine, with privacy and the patient-physician relationship cited as key risks.
Nearly nine in ten physicians say they have at least some concern that heavy reliance on AI could eventually erode medical skills, particularly among younger doctors still in training.
Despite those concerns, physicians broadly expect AI to reshape healthcare workflows in the coming years.
Seven in ten respondents say AI will likely automate clinical tasks, while 73% expect the technology to reduce administrative workloads that contribute to burnout.
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