American Medical Association

Safer Prescribing of Opioids for Pain Management

As health care professionals, it is essential to prescribe opioids safely and appropriately to ensure effective and equitable pain management while minimizing risk. This course offers an overview and application of safer opioid prescribing practices through five patient interactions in…

AMA STEPSFORWARD – The Importance of Disconnection

Dr Rob Saper, Chair of the Department of Wellness and Preventive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, explains what it means to fully disconnect from your work as a practicing physician, and discusses practical, actionable steps to do so.

AMA STEPSFORWARD – Navigating AI Governance at The Permanente Medical Group

Dr. Vincent Liu, Chief Data Officer at The Permanente Medical Group, an AMA health system group member, shares how they are defining success in Augmented Intelligence (AI) governance. He discusses how they’re aligning AI initiatives with strategic goals, scaling successful…

AMA STEPSForward – How to Gain Autonomy as a Physician

Dr Mark Greenawald explores the concept of “autonomy” for physicians, offering practical strategies for physicians and practice leaders to foster greater individual autonomy within health care settings, empowering physicians to make decisions that align with their professional values and patient…

Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

Board-certified physician at Stanford Medicine, Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, and professor and director of Addiction Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, Kevin Gray, MD, discuss cannabis use and its effects on mental health and psychiatric disorders, including…

Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

Board-certified physician at Stanford Medicine, Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, and professor and director of Addiction Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, Kevin Gray, MD, discuss cannabis use and its effects on mental health and psychiatric disorders, including…