Journal-based CME Course: Why and How Should Physicians Mitigate Threats of Nuclear War?

Activity ID

14469

Expires

August 1, 2028

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: AMA Journal of Ethics

Description of CME Course

Most physicians do not see, or learn to see, nuclear war threat mitigation as within the scope of their professional duties. This commentary on a case argues there are 2 reasons why physicians, in particular, should draw on their unique training and expertise in medicine to help avert nuclear war: the risk of nuclear war and therefore the risk of catastrophic community, domestic, and global health consequences is presently high; and physicians today can draw on a strong history of past physicians’ nuclear disarmament advocacy strategies. This commentary concludes by canvassing how those past strategies can best be applied today.

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type

ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

Allergy and Immunology

Anesthesiology

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Family Medicine

Medical Genetics and Genomics

Nuclear Medicine

Ophthalmology

Pathology

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Plastic Surgery

Preventive Medicine

Psychiatry and Neurology

Radiology

Thoracic Surgery

Urology

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General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

1. Explain a new or unfamiliar viewpoint on a topic of ethical or professional conduct
2. Evaluate the usefulness of this information for health care practice, teaching, or conduct
3. Decide whether and when to apply the new information to health care practice, teaching, or conduct

Keywords

Ethics, Global Health, War, Violence

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Professionalism

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2025.559