In this installment, Dr. Al Villarin introduces foundational AI concepts and explores the governance, compliance, and oversight principles necessary for safe and effective adoption. Participants will examine emerging applications such as ambient AI documentation, clinical decision support tools, and enterprise AI governance while considering opportunities for responsible implementation across healthcare settings.

The Patricia A. Tietjen MD Teaching Academy recently hosted its first workshop on July 27, 2026, at Hotel Zero Degrees in Danbury, Connecticut.

This workshop brought together over 30 participants, including PATMDTA Scholars, Northwell colleagues, and past friends of the Academy (FOTAs), and it embraced the concept of Social Learning Communities of Practice (CoP) through insights from renowned theorists Beverly and Etienne Wenger-Trayner.

Robert DeForde, MPH, Senior Program Manager at Shatterproof, for a conversation on strengthening substance use disorder (SUD) education and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.