AI in radiography

Student radiographers’ perspectives on artificial intelligence

Published on June 1, 2025

The radiography profession is rapidly evolving with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies1. As these changes and advancements emerge, it is important to understand student radiographers’ thoughts on AI and its potential impact on their future development.

More importantly, do students perceive AI as a benefit to their professional development or a potential hindrance that might influence their career choices, such as deterring them from reporting radiography? In 2022, the Clinical Radiology Workforce Census2 reported that “81% of radiology departments used reporting radiographers to report images”. The possibility of a decline in interest in reporting radiography could raise concerns about future staffing.

Aim

To evaluate student radiographers’ attitudes towards AI and its potential impact on their career choices, specifically in the context of selecting future modalities, such as reporting radiography.

Objectives

To analyse survey data to determine whether there is a...

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