NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted policy Monday at its Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates to expand training in Augmented Intelligence (AI) across the medical education continuum.
The policy aims to strengthen the physician workforce and improve patient outcomes through standardized training in medical school and increased access to AI-focused Continuing Medical Education (CME) resources for practicing physicians. The policy builds on the AMA’s commitment to ensuring AI is implemented ethically and responsibly across health care settings.
Under the new policy, the AMA will develop and disseminate model AI learning objectives and curricular toolkits to guide foundational education on the use of AI in clinical practice. The AMA also will collaborate with other medical organizations to work toward recognizing AI literacy elements and will advocate for funding and faculty-development resources to expand AI training initiatives.
“As AI becomes increasingly embedded across health care, we face an urgent need for a standardized educational framework that emphasizes patient safety, transparency, and accuracy,” said AMA CEO & Executive Vice President John Whyte, MD, MPH. “Just as medical students learn anatomy and physiology, they must also understand how AI tools function, their limitations, and their potential to support clinical care. A strong foundation in AI education will help ensure these technologies are used in ways that improve patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and restore physician satisfaction in practicing medicine.”
The new policy aligns with the mission of the AMA’s Center for Digital Health and AI, launched in October, to ensure physicians play a leading role in shaping emerging technologies that are developed and used in clinical practice. The Center focuses on embedding physician expertise into the design and implementation of digital health and AI tools, strengthening education and training, and advancing policy and regulatory frameworks. By balancing innovation with real-world clinical needs, the Center aims to support technologies that enhance patient care and reduce physician burnout.
The AMA’s ChangeMedEd® initiative features a seven-part Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Series, available for free on the AMA Ed Hub™, to help learners explore the ethics, evidence, and practical applications of AI in medicine. Modules in this series include Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Health Care, The Use of AI in Diagnosis, and Navigating Ethical and Legal Considerations of AI in Health Care. For more education and CME on AI, visit the AMA Ed Hub™.
Also Monday, delegates approved a resolution that aims to create safeguards to protect patients and physicians from deepfake technology in the face of what supporters say is a “regulatory void.”
The AMA will support organizations that work on federal legislation and regulations regarding deepfake technology to uphold the integrity of the medical profession against malpractice, increase awareness of the risks associated with deepfake content, and safeguard patient well-being.
Deepfake “doctors” are garnering millions of views on social media, endorsing products from weight-loss supplements to unproven medical treatments and devices for financial gain, jeopardizing patient safety and exposing them to serious harm. Advancements in generative deepfake technology have reached a point where distinguishing between real and fake content is increasingly difficult.
“The foundation of the patient-physician relationship is built on accurate information, trust, professionalism, and authenticity, all of which are under direct threat from deepfake content, which misleads patients and undermines their confidence in medical practice,” Dr. Whyte said.
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