Practice redesign for workforce sustainability is crucial for quality improvement. But how and where to start?
This two-day, in-person AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy boot camp is specifically designed for clinical and operational change agents looking to eliminate unnecessary work and free up more time to focus on what matters most—patient care.
“A phenomenal 2-day conference!”
Gain proven tools to implement in the following areas:
- Getting rid of stupid stuff
- De-implementation (STOP this and START that)
- Debunking regulatory myths
- EHR inbox optimization
- Team-based care practice fundamentals
- Building bridges between clinicians and administrators
- Reducing barriers to taking PTO
- Making the business case to leadership
Through breakout sessions, interactive activities, thought sharing, tactical strategy breakdowns and how-to examples, this boot camp will equip attendees with the time-saving tools and strategies needed to reform their organizations and enhance professional satisfaction.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain best practices from top physician experts, network with like-minded peers, engage in cross-sector collaboration, and learn from each other’s successes and mistakes. Together, we can empower each other to improve patient care, prioritize professional well-being and restore joy into the practice of medicine!
“Super actionable, practical, smart suggestions, and phenomenal discussions.”
Details
We strongly encourage health care leaders to attend as a dyad, with both a clinical and operational representative present.
Registration price*:
$399 nonmembers / $240 members (AMA members save 40%!)
*Discounts are available for FQHCs and safety-net providers. For more information, email [email protected].
Registration includes:
- Breakfast and lunch both days of boot camp
- Food and drink reception
- Discounted hotel rate
Registration*
Registration is now open for the April 2026 boot camp. Register now.
“[Boot camp] was AWESOME, and I have already recommended it to numerous other leaders at my organization.”
Earn CME
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Information:
Accreditation Statement: The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The AMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to:
- 9.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program;
- 9.00 Self-Assessment points in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s (ABOHNS) Continuing Certification program;
- 9.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program;
- 9.00 Lifelong Learning points in the American Board of Pathology’s (ABPath) Continuing Certification program; and
- 9.00 credits toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program.
It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.
Boot camp subject matter experts*
Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS, FACEP, vice president of professional satisfaction, AMA
Dr. Farley is an innovative and systems-focused physician executive dedicated to transforming health care delivery by redesigning the environments in which care is delivered. In her role at the AMA, she leads national strategy for initiatives such as the Joy in Medicine® Recognition Program and the Organizational Biopsy®, aimed at radically improving professional satisfaction for physicians and care teams.
Dr. Farley previously served as the inaugural chief well-being officer at both ChristianaCare and the Medical University of South Carolina, where she built and operationalized comprehensive well-being infrastructures, launched one of the nation’s first peer support programs, and led large-scale culture change initiatives. A recognized national leader in clinician well-being and workforce transformation, Dr. Farley brings over two decades of clinical and operational experience to her work—always with the goal of restoring purpose, meaning, and joy to the practice of medicine.
Jane F. Fogg, MD, MPH, physician director of organizational transformation, AMA
Dr. Fogg is a physician leader and executive with broad experience leading health care delivery, focusing on primary care, systems redesign and value-based delivery models. Prior to her current position with the AMA, she was the executive chair of internal medicine at Atrius Health, an innovative value-based health care leader in Massachusetts and a member of Optum.
Kevin Hopkins, MD, family medicine physician, Cleveland Clinic, and physician director, health system engagement, AMA
Dr. Hopkins is a recognized leader and national speaker in the fields of caregiver burnout and ambulatory practice redesign and transformation. In addition to his work with the AMA and Cleveland Clinic, he holds an academic appointment with Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine, teaches within the Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine Residency Program and is a faculty instructor for the Cleveland Clinic Global Leadership and Learning Institute.
Michele Thomas, MD, FAAFP
Associate chief clinical information officer-ambulatory, BJC Healthcare
Chief medical information officer, BJC Medical Group
Senior physician advisor, AMA
Dr. Thomas works with both EMR and IS teams to optimize the integration of technology and data in the clinical setting. Since early 2020, a large part of her work has been with BJC’s virtual care team focused on enabling providers and patients to connect virtually and seamlessly. An additional area of focus revolves around provider efficiency and wellness, focusing on reducing the administrative and cognitive burdens related to documentation and patient communication. Dr. Thomas is board certified in both family medicine and clinical informatics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Learn more about AMA STEPS Forward® and follow us on LinkedIn for news about upcoming programming. Questions? Email [email protected].
*Disclaimers
Boot camp faculty is subject to change. To register for this event, you are required to create an AMA account. If you already have an account, please log in using your existing AMA credentials. If you don't have an AMA account, you can easily create one in just a few minutes. Thank you!
