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ForwardIn-Person - Jose “Pepe” Alvarez Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease: Superpower or Kryptonite – AI Replacing Doctors
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's rapidly transforming how healthcare is delivered, particularly in cardiovascular medicine. From AI-assisted imaging interpretation to predictive analytics in surgical risk, the technology promises faster, more accurate, and more personalized care. But with these advancements come complex questions: Could AI eventually replace the physician’s role? What are the limits of automation in medicine? And how do we navigate ethical and professional concerns in this rapidly evolving landscape?
The Jose “Pepe” Alvarez Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease: Superpower or Kryptonite – AI Replacing Doctors will explore these pressing questions through real-world examples and current innovations
Please join us to hear Tom C. Nguyen, M.D.—an internationally recognized expert in cardiothoracic surgery and technology—as he examines the promises and pitfalls of AI in modern cardiovascular care.
About Jose A. “Pepe” Alvarez, Jr., M.D.
José A. “Pepe” Alvarez, Jr., M.D., a longtime clinical leader of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and its distinguished medical director of vascular surgery, died of brain cancer in 2006 at the age of 53. Dr. Alvarez, who was also chief of vascular surgery at Baptist Hospital of Miami, was the first Board-certified vascular surgeon in South Florida and essentially pioneered the development of his specialty in this community. He was an integral part of the development of Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, a respected colleague and cherished friend.
As a tribute to the professional achievements and the memory of Dr. Alvarez, an endowment has been established for the annual José A. "Pepe" Alvarez, Jr., M.D., Memorial Lecture on Vascular Disease.
For 20 years, Dr. Alvarez practiced general and vascular surgery at Cedars Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami as a member of the Surgical Group of Miami. An active member of the American Board of Surgery with special qualifications in vascular surgery, Dr. Alvarez was past president of both the South Florida Vascular Society and the Florida Society of Vascular Surgery. He was an active member in the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this conference, participants should be better able to:
- Explain foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and its current applications within cardiovascular medicine and cardiothoracic surgery.
- Illustrate how AI is transforming clinical workflows, including diagnostics, risk stratification, and procedural planning in cardiovascular care.
- Assess the potential of AI to augment or replace certain physician functions, considering both the clinical benefits and limitations.
- Discuss professional considerations related to AI integration in medicine, including implications for clinical autonomy, patient trust, and workforce roles.
Who Should Attend
Cardiologists, hematologists, nephrologists, primary care physicians, general internists, neurologists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, hospitalists, nurses and other interested healthcare providers.
Agenda
| 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. | CME Lecture |
| 7:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Registration and Fees
This conference is offered free of charge.
Faculty
Chief Medical Executive | Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute
Professor of Surgery Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Director of Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair
Miami, Florida
Disclosures And Resolution Of Conflict Of Interest
Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., faculty for this educational activity, is a consultant for Edwards Lifesciences and Abbott, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.
The following non-faculty contributors involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies*:
- Barry T. Katzen, M.D. – Consultant for Philips, Gore and Boston Scientific.
- Howard Katzman, M.D. – has nothing to disclose
Others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.*
*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Accreditation
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for a total of 1 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-498028, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has also been approved for 1 credit for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Pharmacists and Techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
American Board of Surgery - Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - Accredited CME- Complex General Surgery Oncology
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Your participation information will be shared with specialty boards through the ACCME's PARS reporting system. Submissions are recorded in approximately 48 hours. You will receive an email when your credits have been processed.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclaimer
Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.
While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.