ORONO, Maine, May 8 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:

Kevin Real

The field of medicine is constantly evolving to optimize care and patient outcomes. Technology growth and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) have changed what it means to be a doctor and a patient, even in the recent decade. To contend with this, researchers at the University of Maine are helping medical education adapt to a changing world of medicine.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. candidate Kevin Real MD is part of this movement, working to shape the way students understand medical issues and develop innovative solutions. After earning his bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and completing medical school, Real put his medic...