The Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP) is hosting a live, CME-accredited webinar titled “When Physicians Become Patients: Providing Care for General Medical, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders” on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 10:00am–12:00pm PDT. This event is free for FSPHP members and $50 for non-members.
Led by five physician health experts, including Dr. Chris Bundy, Executive Medical Director of the Washington Physicians Health Program and Chief Medical Officer of FSPHP, this two-hour program offers practical, real-world guidance for one of the most complex dynamics in medicine: treating physicians as patients.
The physician-patient brings extensive medical knowledge, professional identity, and unique vulnerabilities that shape the care experience. The treating physician encounters an uncommon clinical dynamic in which the ethical, emotional, and interpersonal dimensions differ significantly from their typical patient relationship.
This educational program equips physicians and other healthcare professionals to navigate these distinct dynamics with confidence and sensitivity. Attendees will acquire strategies that build trust, honor confidentiality, and engage the physician-patient in care that meets clinical needs and professional realities.
Dr. Bundy will present alongside the following esteemed speakers:
- Michael J. Baron, MD, MPH, DFASAM, FAPA: Immediate Past President, Federation of State Physician Health Programs Medical Director, Tennessee Medical Foundation Physician’s Health Program
- Paul H. Earley, MD, DFASAM: Medical Director Emeritus, Georgia Professional Health Program, Inc.
- Lisa Merlo, PhD, MPE: Co-Chair, FSPHP Research Committee, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Florida Director of Research, Professionals Resource Network, Inc.
- Alexis Polles, MD, FASAM: Medical Director Emerita, Professionals Resource Network
Why You Should Attend
This program is relevant to all physicians and to other healthcare professionals who give or receive care from physicians. Healthcare professionals who have a special interest in caring for physician patients should attend, including those affiliated with Physician and Healthcare Professional Programs, such as workplace monitors or liaisons, therapists, and psychiatrists of physicians and primary care physicians who treat physician patients.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by CineMed and the Federation of State Physician Health Programs. CineMed is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
CineMed designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been preapproved for the following accreditations:
- AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for Physicians
- ANCC CE for Nurses
- ACPE CE for Pharmacists
- APA CE for Psychologists
- ASWB ACE for Social Workers
- ADA CERP CE for Dentists
We encourage you to register and share this opportunity with your peers.
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