Medical Artificial Intelligence Readiness Scale

Scale Overview & Construct

22-item scale measuring readiness to use AI in healthcare across four dimensions: cognition (technical knowledge), ability (practical application), vision (foresight about AI's implications), and ethics.

22-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

22-item scale measuring readiness to use AI in healthcare across four dimensions: cognition (technical knowledge), ability (practical application), vision (foresight about AI's implications), and ethics. Based on your answers to its 22 items, you'll get a breakdown across its 4 component areas as well as an overall picture, showing where the pattern is strongest for you. Your result gives you a clearer picture of how you personally relate to this technology, rather than a general assumption.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Teachers, Educators & Faculty

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

Adults (18+ yrs)

Duration & Pacing

9 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Karaca, O., Çalışkan, S. A., & Demir, K. (2021). Medical Artificial Intelligence Readiness Scale for Medical Students (MAIRS-MS): Development, validity and reliability study. BMC Medical Education, 21, 112. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Karaca, O., Çalışkan, S. A., & Demir, K. (2021). Medical Artificial Intelligence Readiness Scale for Medical Students (MAIRS-MS): Development, validity and reliability study. BMC Medical Education, 21, 112. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Medical Artificial Intelligence Readiness Scale?

22-item scale measuring readiness to use AI in healthcare across four dimensions: cognition (technical knowledge), ability (practical application), vision (foresight about AI's implications), and ethics.

How long does the Medical Artificial Intelligence Readiness Scale take?

It takes about 9 minutes to answer all 22 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.