2025 Annual Meeting Ethics Forum — Physician Unions: Exploring Ethics and Professionalism
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST – Virtual Live Webinar
Activity Description
Presented by the Committee on Ethics, Grievances, and Professional Standards, the Ethics Forum alerts physicians to the ethical implications of issues that arise in daily practice and offers information on issues at the intersection of ethics, medicine,
and professionalism. The Ethics Forum at the Society’s Annual Meeting will examine the ethical considerations of physician unionization.
Activity Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
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Balance physician advocacy for workplace improvements with professional responsibilities
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Navigate potential conflicts between union interests and patient care
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Describe the impact of unionization on the patient-physician relationship
Program Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $95
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $190
Allied Health Professional/Other – $75
**SAVE HERE: Bundle the MMS’s Ethics Forum and Annual Education Program
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member – $225**
MMS Resident/Student Member – Free
Non-Member Physician – $460**
Allied Health Professional/Other – $175**
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Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the criteria for the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
