Medical Ethics and Professionalism CME Course (Dec 12 - 13, 2026)

Medical Ethics and Professionalism CME Course is organized by Western Institute of Legal Medicine (WILM) and will be held from Dec 12 - 13, 2026.

Description:
WILM’s Medical Ethics and Professionalism CME course is fully Accredited by and jointly provided by the University of California at Irvine (UCI) and is accepted by the California Medical Board and several other state healthcare licensing boards and peer review bodies.  This intensive live 2-day course is designed for healthcare providers of all specialties who would like to improve his/her ethical knowledge and professional practices. This course explores the foundations and basic principles of medical ethics and provides practical knowledge to help the busy practitioner to respond to the variety of complex ethical dilemmas faced by licensed medical professionals.  This medical professionalism course covers important issues involving informed consent, patient autonomy, confidentiality, end of life, and many more.  A proper foundation in ethics and professionalism helps improve clinical decision-making and professional interactions and reduces professional liability. This medical ethics CME for physicians is designed for physicians, podiatrists, dentists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses in all stages of their careers.  Attendees will gain practical knowledge and skills that can then be applied throughout your professional medical career!

At the conclusion of this medical professionalism cme activity, participants should be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental ethical principles that distinguish ethical from unethical conduct by health professionals.
2. Identify and manage the conduct that may be perceived by others as unethical.
3. Distinguish ethical from legal responsibilities of medical practice.
4. Recognize and manage factors that predispose physicians to boundary violations with patients.
5. Maintain high standards of professionalism in all medical practice-related conduct.
6. Alter current practices not previously recognized as being ethically questionable.