The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has created powerful new instructional opportunities alongside major pedagogical questions. While tools like ChatGPT can enhance lesson planning, case scenario design, and assessment development, many medical educators face a steep learning curve. Without structured guidance, integrating these fast-evolving and context-sensitive tools into high-stakes, discipline-specific medical curricula carries significant risks.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a dedicated time to focus on our cognitive well-being. As part of our special coverage for this awareness month, we are focusing on the power of early prevention by highlighting recent research published in JMIR Research Protocols. While progressive neurological diseases are deeply complex, proactive strategies initiated early in life can profoundly impact your brain health. In this installment, we look at DementiaRisk, an award-winning digital education platform developed by researchers at McMaster University, designed to bridge critical knowledge gaps and turn evidence-based risk reduction into manageable daily habits.