Doximity report finds weekly AI use among US physicians rises to 85%
DOCS•Doximity’s September 2026 physician survey found weekly AI use rose to 85%, from 51% in 2025, while daily use increased to 52% from 37%. Only 28% reported clear organizational policies and approvals for AI use.
1. AI use increases
Doximity’s September 2026 survey found that 85% of US physicians used AI weekly, up from 51% in 2025, and 52% used it daily, up from 37%. Only 28% reported clear organizational policies and approvals for AI use.
2. Accuracy and workload
Three in four physicians encountered factual inaccuracies at work over the past 12 months, and two-thirds routinely verified AI-generated clinical information. The share reporting reduced after-hours work rose to 46%, from 36% in 2025.
