The education sessions for the 2025 lnterim Meeting will take place in November 2025. Join your colleagues in person for programming on the topics that matter most to you. Information on the sessions will be posted as it becomes available. All education session times are Eastern.
CME sessions
0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ sessions
- How Federal Agencies Shape Medical Practice and Education (Nov. 13)
1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ sessions
- AMA Litigation Center Open Meeting (Nov. 16)
- Combating Misinformation and Safeguarding Vaccine Infrastructure (Nov. 14)
- Disability Inclusion in Medicine and Medical Education (Nov. 16)
- Evidence-Based Policy—Using Medicine to Inform the Law (Nov. 14)
- Fixing Prior Authorization—Advocacy Wins and Next Steps (Nov. 14)
- LifeGuard—Enhancing Clinical Competency and Professionalism Among Senior Physicians (Nov. 14)
- Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship Capstone Project Presentations (Nov. 16)
- Navigating the Ethical Frontier of AI in Medicine (Nov. 16)
- Professionalism In Bylaws to Protect Employed and Independent Physicians (Nov. 13)
- Putting “ME” in OEM—The Physician’s Role in Safeguarding Occupational Health (Nov. 14)
- Roots of Change—Physician Leadership From the Ground Up (Nov. 14)
- Safeguarding Senior Care—Public Law 119-21 (OBBBA) and WISeR (Nov. 14)
- Unseen and Underserved—Centering Disability in Medical Training and Care (Nov. 14)
1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ sessions
- Cyber Threats to Care—What Physician Leaders Should Know (Nov. 14)
- Medicaid Cuts and the Role of Physician and Health System Executives (Nov. 14)
- Optimizing Your Role as a Health Care Advocate (Nov. 14)
- Responding to DEI Policy Reversals—Impacts on Health Equity, Education, Research, Workforce, and Patient Care (Nov. 14)
- The Trillion-Dollar Cut: Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Health Care (Nov. 14)
Certificate of Participation
- Op-Ed as an Advocacy Tool for Student Doctors (Nov. 13)
Note: See the specific session listed on this page for the accreditation, designation, disclosure, MOC statements and instructions on how to claim credit.
To claim CME visit the AMA Ed Hub™. Deadline to claim CME credit or Certificate of Participation is Dec. 31, 2025.
Thursday, Nov. 13
12:45–1:30 p.m.
How Federal Agencies Shape Medical Practice and Education
Despite their central role in medicine, the functions and resources of federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remain unclear to many trainees. In this session, you’ll gain clarity by exploring how these agencies shape medical practice and influence physician training, research, and clinical care. We’ll provide practical insights on agency resources, funding opportunities, and how policy changes affect patient care and education.
3–4 p.m.
Op-Ed as an Advocacy Tool for Student Doctors
Discover how to use op-eds as a powerful tool for health care advocacy. This interactive workshop will guide medical students through the process of identifying newsworthy topics, crafting persuasive arguments, and tailoring messages for the public and policymakers. Identify key strategies for successful publishing, avoid common mistakes, and practice real-time skills through group discussions and hands-on activities. Leave with the confidence and tools to advance causes you care about in medicine and beyond.
4–5 p.m.
Professionalism In Bylaws to Protect Employed and Independent Physicians
Join the Organized Medical Staff Section (OMSS) to explore milestones in protecting medical staff leadership, including the creation of the Joint Commission for hospital accreditation and key legal advances supporting medical staff self-governance. This session examines new challenges and provides practical advice for strengthening physician autonomy in clinical and administrative decision making.
Friday, Nov. 14
8-9:30 a.m.
The Trillion-Dollar Cut: Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Health Care
Join us for a joint session with OMSS & PPPS to examine the effects of recently announced Medicaid cuts on care delivery, reimbursement, and physician practices across diverse health care settings. Panelists will discuss how Medicaid cuts will affect providers' clinical operations and financial models, and highlight opportunities for physicians and health system leaders to adapt and advocate for policy solutions that protect patients and providers.
10:15–11:45 a.m.
Medicaid Cuts and the Role of Physician and Health System Executives
Join a panel of physician and health system executives as they explore the financial, operational and clinical impacts of Medicaid payment reductions across health systems of various sizes. Discover the critical leadership roles executives play in guiding organizations through the key financial, operational and clinical consequences of a changing reimbursement landscape. After the panel, join your peers in a discussion to share insights and practical strategies.
10:30 a.m.–noon
Optimizing Your Role as a Health Care Advocate
Join the AMA Academic Physicians Section for a session on optimizing one’s role as a health care advocate. This session will examine the ethical and professional responsibilities of physician advocates along with common barriers and facilitators for effective advocacy. Further, the session will explore storytelling, preparing future leaders for advocacy, best practices for navigating changes in medical education, and continuing scholarly research. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss strategies for developing a personal advocacy plan that aligns with their professional values, institutional resources, and target populations.
11:00 a.m.-noon
Fixing Prior Authorization—Advocacy Wins and Next Steps
Prior authorization continues to rank among physicians’ top concerns, with AMA survey data showing steep increases in requirements for both prescription medications (84%) and medical services (82%) over the past five years. Nearly three in five physicians also report more generic drugs now requiring prior authorization. To address this growing burden, the AMA has made prior authorization reform a top advocacy priority. New policy adopted at A-25 directs the creation of a national database (D-320.971) to track denial rates, care delays and costs across major insurers. At the federal level, AMA has pressed regulators, including in testimony before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, while also supporting state-level gold-carding programs and bills eliminating repetitive prior authorizations for chronic conditions. This presentation will highlight AMA’s current advocacy campaigns, showcase state-level wins, and introduce resources such as FixPriorAuth.org to empower grassroots action. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the national strategy, practical tools to engage locally, and concrete steps to help reduce prior authorization volume in their own states and practices.
Noon- 1 p.m.
Evidence-Based Policy—Using Medicine to Inform the Law
Kimberly Chernoby, a physician and lawyer, will share her journey in advocacy and organized medicine, exploring the intersection between medicine and law. This session highlights essential skills for effective advocacy and promoting outcomes that are beneficial for patients and physicians. Join us to discover opportunities for involvement, strategies for successful advocacy, and best practices for promoting evidence-based policy in health care.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Unseen and Underserved—Centering Disability in Medical Training and Care
Disability affects both the physicians we train and the patients we care for, yet it remains one of the most overlooked areas in medical education. This interactive session will explore the intersection of disability, medical training, and patient care, highlighting opportunities to build a more equitable and inclusive health care system. Review data on disability representation, identify common barriers in both education and clinical settings, and engage with case-based discussions on accessibility, bias, and culturally competent care. Using practical frameworks and evidence-based strategies, gain the tools to support trainees with disabilities and chronic illnesses, improve care for patients with disabilities, and integrate disability inclusion into institutional policies and curricula.
2-3 p.m.
Safeguarding Senior Care—Public Law 119-21 (OBBBA) and WISeR
This program will evaluate how Medicaid and ACA reductions, as introduced by Public Law 119-21, will impact seniors’ health insurance coverage, access to care and long-term support services. The program will also review the ethical, clinical and logistical considerations of implementing AI-driven prior authorization for Medicare outpatient services in the WISeR pilot.
2–3 p.m.
Putting “ME” in OEM—The Physician’s Role in Safeguarding Occupational Health
Climate change is driving increasingly common workplace health hazards among occupational populations. Join us for a session that examines these threats and the impact of shifting federal support, including recent defunding affecting agencies like OSHA and NIOSH. OEM physicians from a range of practice settings will offer a concise overview of major hazards (silicosis, coccidioidomycosis, asbestosis), explore federal agencies’ roles in hazard management, and discuss OEM’s influence on workplace safety and public health.
2-3 p.m.
Roots of Change—Physician Leadership From the Ground Up
Grassroots organizations play a vital role in driving social and policy innovation by mobilizing communities and amplifying their voices. This session will examine a range of advocacy approaches, share practical strategies for overcoming common challenges, and provide tools to measure campaign impact. Join us for a focused discussion designed to empower physician leaders to harness their influence and drive lasting change within their communities.
2:30- 4 p.m.
Cyber Threats to Care—What Physician Leaders Should Know
Cyberattacks are no longer a distant IT problem—they are disrupting hospitals, delaying care and putting patients’ lives at risk. This session provides physician leaders with essential insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and its impact on health care operations. Join us to discuss cybersecurity threats to patient safety, explore real-world examples, and discover actionable steps to strengthen organizational resilience and response in ways that safeguard clinical care.
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Responding to DEI Policy Reversals—Impacts on Health Equity, Education, Research, Workforce, and Patient Care
Recent legislative and judicial actions have led to the reversal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across health care and academic institutions. This session explores the impacts of these changes, including restrictions on medical education, physician workforce diversity, clinical practices, and funding for health equity research. Expert panelists will examine the consequences of curriculum changes, defunded research initiatives, and bans impacting reproductive and gender-affirming care. Join us to discuss strategies for physicians and organizations to maintain health equity and respond to evolving legal and policy challenges.
3-4 p.m.
LifeGuard—Enhancing Clinical Competency and Professionalism Among Senior Physicians
This program will describe LifeGuard®’s methods for evaluating clinical competency and professionalism in physicians. This session will examine the specialized evaluation process for practicing senior physicians, focusing on pharmacology knowledge, prescribing documentation, and relevant legal considerations.
4– 5 p.m.
Combating Misinformation and Safeguarding Vaccine Infrastructure
Explore the origins of organized medicine and an in-depth review of the vaccine development process, including the critical roles of the FDA, CBER, VBRPA, and ACIP in shaping access, insurance coverage, and inclusion in the Vaccines for Children program. This session will examine historical and recent threats to vaccine infrastructure, current epidemiology of influenza, measles, and COVID-19, and the impact of misinformation on public trust and vaccine uptake. Join us to gain strategies to effectively communicate with patients about vaccination in today’s challenging environment and drive safeguarding public health.
Sunday, Nov. 16
10–11 a.m.
AMA Litigation Center Open Meeting
In this session, speakers will discuss lawsuits of interest to physicians in which the AMA has been involved, including: (1) Nitta v. Hawaii Medical Service Association and (2) Texas Medical Association v. HHS. Additional speakers will briefly address other important cases involving the AMA, with opportunities for questions and discussion.
11 a.m.–noon
Evaluation of the Structure of AMA House of Delegates
At A-25, AMA’s Board of Trustees charged the Council on Long Range Planning and Development (CLRPD) with studying options to improve the length, format and structure of our HOD. This listening session continues CLRPD’s research on ways to ensure the HOD is accessible for participants, agile in its policymaking, and financially sustainable over the coming decades. Session attendees will preview the research, learn about the current challenges, and provide feedback to inform the final report to be delivered at I-26. Attendees of the session are encouraged to read CLRPD Report 2-I-25, Evaluation of the Structure of the AMA House of Delegates to prepare for discussion.
2–3 p.m.
Physician-led Innovation: Insights from the AMA Task Force on AI, Digital Health, and Informatics
The task force builds on the AMA’s commitment to prepare and support physicians for the rapid evolution of digital health and AI in health care with physician-led innovation at the forefront. This session will provide an overview of key initiatives across the AMA aimed at advancing the responsible use of digital health, augmented intelligence, and clinical informatics to improve patient care and physician well-being and provide an update on the important work of the task force.
2–3 p.m.
Informational Session on the Task Force to Preserve the Patient-Physician Relationship
In this session, the Task Force to Preserve the Patient-Physician Relationship will provide an update on its activities since the Annual Meeting and will present on recent resources the task force has developed. Session attendees will be able to ask questions and provide remarks about the task force’s work.
3–4 p.m.
AMPAC Forum
Join AMPAC for an engaging presentation on the vital role AMPAC and physician support plays in the AMA’s advocacy efforts. This interactive session will offer insights into AMPAC’s current initiatives, the political landscape for 2026 and will be a great opportunity to share your perspectives on the issues that matter most to you.
3–4 p.m.
Navigating the Ethical Frontier of AI in Medicine
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the landscape of health care, the ethical responsibilities of physicians are expanding. Issues of patient safety, data privacy, transparency, and clinical integrity have become increasingly complex as AI tools integrate into medical decision-making. These developments demand thoughtful and principled ethical guidance. This CEJA session convenes leading experts to explore the evolving ethical challenges and opportunities AI presents for physicians and health systems. Attendees will gain insights into the AMA’s emerging policy direction, the ethical principles guiding responsible AI use, and practical strategies for navigating this transformative era with integrity and confidence.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Disability Inclusion in Medicine and Medical Education
Through a panel presentation and open forum, leaders at the nexus of disability and medicine will share strategies for advancing inclusion in medical education and examples of how the AMA is contributing to this work, soliciting questions and input from the House of Delegates.
4–5 p.m.
AI Literacy for Physicians: A Practical Guide to Understanding, Evaluating and Leading in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across health care, physicians must go beyond the headlines and develop true AI literacy. This session will help non-informatics-trained clinicians understand what AI does well, where it falls short, and how to approach emerging tools with confidence and caution. Participants will leave with a practical roadmap for interacting with vendors, protecting patients, and contributing to responsible governance of AI in their organizations.
4–5 p.m.
COL Open Forum
Hear from the Council on Legislation’s Executive Committee on how our AMA is working to protect the interests of physicians and patients through its federal and state advocacy efforts. This forum is intended to provide HOD attendees the opportunity to share feedback with the council and others in the room on emerging federal and state legislative and regulatory issues impacting patients and the practice of medicine.
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship Capstone Project Presentations
The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship (MJAF), a partnership between the American Medical Association and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, empowers physicians to lead advocacy initiatives that advance health equity. During this session, the current MJAF cohort will present their project concepts in three roundtable discussions, highlighting policy and advocacy solutions for reducing health disparities. Join us to discover how the fellowship builds essential skills in policy and advocacy, and explore real-world examples from physician leaders.
