The Time to Ask Interprofessional Lecture Series: Addressing Alcohol Use - Conversations, Treatment & Professional Growth

June 15, 2026 to December 8, 2026

This is a live, virtual activity.

Join us for this 8-part lecture series featuring topics chosen by your peers. This series is intended to increase your comfort and confidence in talking to patients about alcohol and in offering them support, solutions and treatment while supporting you in holding difficult conversations. Let’s grow together over lunch.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for any healthcare professional interested in talking to patients about alcohol use.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Distinguish between the various treatment options for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and unhealthy alcohol use (UAU).
  2. Identify special populations at risk for AUD
  3. Examine the value of a learning orientation to improve practice
  4. Describe steps to be taken to prepare for difficult conversations with patients

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 8.00 Participation
Course opens: 
05/04/2026
Course expires: 
01/08/2027
Event starts: 
06/15/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
12/08/2026 - 1:00pm EST
Cost:
$299.00
Add to calendar: 
June 15, 2026Cultivating Expertise: Enhancing Patient Outcomes in Alcohol Use Through Deliberate Practice
Keith Baker, MD
July 23, 2026Engaging Patients in Alcohol Use Change and Recovery
Sarah McVicar, LCPC,  LADC
August 11, 2026Medications for Treating AUD
Mark Publicker, MD & Stephanie Nail, PharmD
September 15, 2026Screening with Purpose: Engaging Women, Youth, and Older Adults in Alcohol Conversations
Brendan Prast, MD, MPH & Denise O'Connell, MSW, LCSW, CCM
September 22, 2026Tailored Treatment: Levels of Care & Evidence-Based Strategies for Alcohol Use Disorder
TBD
October 14, 2026Balancing Care & Caution: Ethical Conversations on Alcohol Use Disorder
Mark Publicker, MD
November 10, 2026Clinical Clarity: Translating Clinical Findings into Alcohol Use Assessment
Mark Publicker, MD
December 8, 2026The Power of Perspective: Preparing for & Processing Difficult Conversations
Kerri Palamara, MD

 

Course Co-Directors

Denise O'Connell, MSW, LCSW, CCM
Associate Director, Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine

Brendan Prast, MD, MPH
Bio TBA

Faculty

Keith Baker, MD

Sarah McVicar, LCPC, LADC

Stephanie Nail, PharmD

Kerri Palamara, MD

Mark Publicker, MD

In support of improving patient care, Mass General Brigham 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.

Credit Designation Statements

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 8.00 Participation

Price

Cost:
$299.00
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