Name
A Faculty- and Tutor-Led Remediation Process Using AI-Generated Summaries and Practice Questions
Speakers
Authors
Nikita Deng, Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Karan Anand, Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ashmeet Gohtra, Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Shawnt Issakhanian, Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michaelangelo Ortega, Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Anna Yang, Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Amina Sadik, Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:14 PM
Presentation Category
Proactive Learner Support and Recovery
Presentation Tag(s)
Student Presenter
Description
Purpose: To evaluate whether a structured, faculty-led remediation program integrating peer tutoring and AI-generated learning materials could improve knowledge and course success among first-year students requiring remediation in Molecular Cellular Mechanisms (MCM).
Methods: After consistently high failure rates in first-year MCM, eligible students with final course scores of 60%-69% completed a 15-day online remediation program during the 2025-2026 winter break; the final examination was taken in person. Content was streamlined to 30 medical biochemistry lectures (two daily). Students completed daily learning objective-based pre- and post-lecture quizzes to identify knowledge gaps. A standardized AI prompt guided students in generating condensed, learning objective-aligned lecture summaries, practice questions, separate answer keys, and explanations. Faculty tutoring was available, and high-performing first- and second-year DO students provided peer tutoring. Students completed pre-and post-remediation surveys to assess the program and identify barriers for future improvement. A 90-question comprehensive formative assessment was administered before the summative remediation examination.
Results: The mean comprehensive formative assessment score was 68%. The mean final examination score was 81.79%, exceeding the 70% passing threshold; no students failed remediation.
Conclusion: A structured, hands-on remediation process incorporating faculty oversight, peer tutoring, and AI-supported learning materials was associated with strong examination performance and successful course completion. Expansion to other high-failure preclinical courses may strengthen foundational knowledge, provide a second opportunity for success, and potentially reduce attrition.