The American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine

The American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine

di Melvin Speisman
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AI Driven Cardiology and the Role of Future Clinicians

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexander “AJ” Blood (MD, MSc, FACC, ABOM)—a cardiologist, critical care physician, and AI innovator at the forefront of digital health transformation. Dr. Blood is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Associate Director at the Mass General Brigham Accelerator, where he works on integrating artificial intelligence into real-world clinical care. As Co-Founder and CEO of AlwithCare, he is actively building solutions to improve clinical trials and patient outcomes using AI. Together, we explore: • How AI is already reshaping cardiology and clinical workflows • The evolving role of clinicians in an AI-driven healthcare system • Where human judgment still matters most • The risks, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI in medicine 👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you think clinicians will always be essential? For more podcasts, articles, and discussions like this, visit our website at WWW.AMERICANCOLLEGEAIM.ORG. Sign up to become a member or even to attend our Live Scientific Session on October 9-10,2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

AI and Medical Informatics: A Panel Discussion from AMCAIM 2025 Chicago, IL

AI and Medical Informatics | Panel Discussion | AMCAIM 2025 Chicago Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern healthcare. In this panel recorded live at the AMCAIM 2025 Scientific Session at McCormick Place in Chicago, leading physicians and informatics experts discuss how AI is reshaping clinical decision-making, medical data systems, and the future of patient care. This discussion explores the evolving role of medical informatics, clinical AI tools, and data-driven medicine, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into real-world healthcare environments. Panelists Yves A. Lussier, MD Dr. Lussier is Chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah School of Medicine and an internationally recognized physician-scientist in translational bioinformatics and precision medicine. His work focuses on applying artificial intelligence, systems biology, and large-scale clinical data to advance personalized healthcare and biomedical discovery. (U of U Medicine) Alexander McKinney, MD, CIIP Dr. McKinney is a radiologist and imaging informatics leader who focuses on the intersection of medical imaging, data science, and artificial intelligence in clinical practice. His work explores how AI can enhance diagnostic imaging workflows and improve decision support for physicians. Moderator – Juan (JC) Rojas, MD, MS Dr. Rojas is a physician informaticist and healthcare technology leader serving as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Rush University Medical Center. His work focuses on the practical integration of artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, and digital health technologies to improve patient care and physician workflows. (LinkedIn) Recorded Live at: AMCAIM 2025 Scientific Session McCormick Place – Chicago, Illinois For More Information on attending our next LIVE Scientific Session October 9-10, 2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL or to become a member, please visit us at WWW.AMERICANCOLLEGEAIM.ORG

AI & Cardiology 2026 a Grand Rounds presentation at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dr Mel Speisman

Dr. Mel Speisman specializes in Academic Internal Medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, stroke, and other chronic medical conditions. He is interested in the primary prevention of disease with a passion for medical education and bedside teaching. He has received numerous awards from medical students and residents during his 25 year career as a core faculty member of an internal medicine residency program. Dr. Speisman has mentored many physicians to take on leadership roles in academic internal medicine. Mel is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society signifying his lifelong commitment to outstanding patient care, professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, teaching, and community service. In 2024, Mel completed certification programs in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a certification in Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Mel is currently enrolled in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence in Health care Certificate Program with the goal of becoming a world leader at the intersection of AI and Medicine. Mel is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (FAIM). In August 2024, he transitioned from being an Assistant Professor in the Division of Academic Internal Medicine at the University Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine to taking a position as President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine.

AI & Rheumatology with Dr. Mel Speisman at St. Francis Hospital

Dr. Mel Speisman specializes in Academic Internal Medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, stroke, and other chronic medical conditions. He is interested in the primary prevention of disease with a passion for medical education and bedside teaching. He has received numerous awards from medical students and residents during his 25 year career as a core faculty member of an internal medicine residency program. Dr. Speisman has mentored many physicians to take on leadership roles in academic internal medicine. Mel is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society signifying his lifelong commitment to outstanding patient care, professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, teaching, and community service. In 2024, Mel completed certification programs in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a certification in Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Mel is currently enrolled in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence in Health care Certificate Program with the goal of becoming a world leader at the intersection of AI and Medicine. Mel is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (FAIM). In August 2024, he transitioned from being an Assistant Professor in the Division of Academic Internal Medicine at the University Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine to taking a position as President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine. Sign up for more info, to become a member, or attend our Official 2026 Scientific Session at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL on October9-10, 2026 find us at WWW.AMERICANCOLLEGEAIM.ORG

AI Is Shaping a New Era of Chronic Disease Management from Artefact’s Adopt AI Summit Paris

Adopt Al at the Grand Palais is taking place November 25-26, 2025, in Paris, France. Held at the iconic Grand Palais event brings together leaders from tech, healthcare, finance, and government to accelerate real-world Al adoption in healthcare on a global stage. Dr Andrea Slasuraitis is the Vice President of The American College of AI and Medicine. She has been an Academic Internal Medicine hospitalist and core faculty member of an Internal Medicine residency program for over 20 years. During this time, she was involved with undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education as the Director for Continuing Medical Education (CME). She has mentored hundreds of medical students and internal medicine residents and has received numerous teaching awards. Currently, she provides primary care to adults with autism at the Ann Kiley Developmental Center and is the Medical Director of the Rimland Center for Autism Research. Dr. Slasuraitis is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (FAIM). In 2023, Ann received the ACP Illinois Outstanding Women Physician Award. In August 2024, she accepted a position as the Executive Vice President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine. Dr. Slasuraitis is committed to life-long learning and in our ever-changing medical profession, she is passionate about educating the current and next generation physicians about artificial intelligence and medicine. Dr. Slasuraitis is currently enrolled in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence in Health care Certificate Program. Dr. Mel Speisman specializes in Academic Internal Medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, stroke, and other chronic medical conditions. He is interested in the primary prevention of disease with a passion for medical education and bedside teaching. He has received numerous awards from medical students and residents during his 25 year career as a core faculty member of an internal medicine residency program. Dr. Speisman has mentored many physicians to take on leadership roles in academic internal medicine. Mel is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society signifying his lifelong commitment to outstanding patient care, professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, teaching, and community service. In 2024, Mel completed certification programs in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a certification in Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Mel is currently enrolled in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence in Health care Certificate Program with the goal of becoming a world leader at the intersection of AI and Medicine. Mel is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (FAIM). In August 2024, he transitioned from being an Assistant Professor in the Division of Academic Internal Medicine at the University Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine to taking a position as President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine. Www.americancollegeaim.org

AI in Critical Care With Dr. Don Teed and Dr. Patrick Smith Live from AMCAIM 2025

Ai in Critical Care LIVE from AMCAIM 2025 Patrick Smith, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician and nocturnist with frontline experience in high-acuity hospital environments. Currently serving at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and as a clinical instructor with UCSF Health Sciences, Dr. Smith brings a rare blend of real-world critical care practice and academic insight to the evolving role of artificial intelligence in hospitals. With training from the Cleveland Clinic and West Suburban Medical Center, and a background in biophysics from the University of San Diego, he offers a uniquely technical and practical perspective on how AI can enhance decision-making, workflow efficiency, and patient safety in critical care—both today and in the years ahead. Don Teed, MD is an ICU and Internal Medicine attending physician at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, where he cares for critically ill patients on the front lines of hospital medicine. With training that spans general surgery, internal medicine residency, and a medical degree from Michigan State University, Dr. Teed brings a broad, systems-level understanding of how hospitals function under pressure. His perspective on artificial intelligence is grounded in real-world critical care—exploring how AI can support clinicians, improve patient outcomes, and reduce cognitive load in some of the most demanding environments in medicine. Www.americancollegeaim.org Sign up to become a member and also to attend our Live Scientific Session on October 9-10, 2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL

Leveraging AI at the point of care with Dr. Thomas Osborne Live from AMCAIM 2025

In this episode, we feature a compelling talk from Dr. Thomas Osborne, a physician-leader working at the forefront of healthcare, technology, and innovation. Dr. Osborne serves as Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft Federal and is an adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford Health Care, where his work focuses on translating emerging technologies into real-world clinical impact. With deep experience spanning medicine, AI, digital health, and enterprise strategy, Dr. Osborne explores how artificial intelligence can be responsibly and effectively leveraged at the point of care—where clinical decisions matter most. His talk highlights practical applications of AI, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making to improve patient outcomes, clinician workflows, and healthcare system efficiency. Throughout his career, Dr. Osborne has led large-scale healthcare initiatives, advised on multimillion-dollar partnerships, and helped organizations navigate the opportunities and responsibilities of AI in medicine. His perspective bridges clinical practice, innovation, and leadership, offering a grounded yet forward-looking view of how AI can enhance—not replace—human-centered care. This session is a must-listen for clinicians, healthcare leaders, technologists, and anyone interested in the future of AI-enabled medicine. For more information, to sign up to attend our next Scientific Session in 2026, or become a member, please visit Www.AmericanCollegeAim.Org #AMCAIM2025 #AIAgents #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation #MicrosoftFederal #StanfordMedicine #ACMCAIM
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Building Clinically Responsible AI with Dr Nina Kottler from AMCAIM 2025

Dr. Nina Kottler is a practicing radiologist and one of the nation’s foremost leaders in clinically responsible artificial intelligence in medicine. With more than 20 years of experience and a graduate background in applied mathematics and optimization theory, she brings a rare combination of deep clinical insight, operational leadership, and technical expertise to the future of AI-enabled healthcare. Dr. Kottler serves as Chief Medical AI Officer at Mosaic Clinical Technologies, the technology arm of Radiology Partners, where she leads the vision, development, and large-scale deployment of AI across the largest radiology practice in the United States. As the first radiologist to join Radiology Partners, she played a foundational role in shaping the organization’s clinical, operational, and AI strategy from the ground up. Beyond her work in clinical practice, Dr. Kottler is an Associate Fellow at the Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI) and serves on national committees for the American College of Radiology (ACR), RSNA, and SIIM, as well as the RadEqual Steering Committee, where she champions equity and leadership advancement in medical imaging and healthcare technology. A nationally sought-after keynote speaker and advisor, Dr. Kottler is known for her pragmatic and principled approach to AI—advocating for solutions that are safe, transparent, scalable, and designed to augment rather than replace clinicians. In 2025, she was honored with the Dr. Ruth Dayhoff Award for advancing women in medical imaging informatics and was recognized as both a Chief AI Officer to Know and a Radiology Key Opinion Leader. At the AMCAIM Scientific Session 2025, Dr. Kottler delivers a keynote address on the critical importance of building clinically responsible AI www.AmericanCollegeaim.org

Agentic AI: The Next Big Leap in Healthcare with Dr Thomas Osborne from AMCAIM 2025

Dr. Thomas Osborne, Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft Federal and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford Health Care, delivers his talk “AI Agents. Agentic AI: The Next Frontier” at the 2025 American College of AI and Medicine (AMCAIM) Scientific Session in Chicago,IL. Dr. Osborne is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist and neuroradiologist whose career focuses on advancing healthcare at the intersection of medicine, technology, and innovation. His leadership spans AI in clinical practice, predictive analytics, digital health, virtual care, and population-level transformation across enterprise healthcare systems. Learn how emerging AI agent architectures are reshaping clinical workflows, accelerating decision-making, and defining the next era of intelligent healthcare systems. For more information, to sign up to attend our next Scientific Session in 2026, or become a member, please visit Www.AmericanCollegeAim.Org #AMCAIM2025 #AIAgents #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation #MicrosoftFederal #StanfordMedicine #AMCAIM

AI in Nephrology and Hypertension with Dr. Mel Speisman

About Dr. Melvin (Mel) Speisman, MD, FACP, FAIM Dr. Melvin Speisman is an academic internist and hypertension specialist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical medicine, medical education, and leadership. He is an expert in the management of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart failure, and other complex chronic conditions, with a strong focus on prevention and patient-centered care. A lifelong medical educator, Dr. Speisman has mentored countless residents and students and is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed advanced certifications in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at Harvard Medical School, MIT, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and is currently enrolled in the Stanford AI in Healthcare program. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine. In 2024, he became President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (ACAIM), helping shape the future of AI in clinical practice and medical education. This episode features his lecture “AI in Nephrology and Hypertension”, recorded live at Loyola University MacNeal Hospital. Visit Www.AmericanCollegeAim.org for more info on becoming a member or attending our Second Annual Live Scientific Session October 9-10,2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL
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