Ethics and Professionalism

Medical Ethics and Professionalism (ME-22)

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Medical Ethics and Professionalism (ME-22) is a two-day comprehensive ethics program grounded in the premise that all clinicians have the potential to commit an ethical violation or violate professional expectations. This course addresses and remediates issues rooted in lack of adherence to laws, rules, guidelines, codes, or policies. Participants arrive at the seminar primed by the pre-course readings, assignments, and self-assessment exercises—springboards for the process of introspection and self-critique. During the course, participants examine how and why their professional practices, responses to stress, and personal or situational factors initially put them at risk for exercising poor judgment or rationalizing improper behavior. Participants’ insights drive the composition of their own stratified Personalized Protection Plan©, which they present at the conclusion of the course as their final oral examination to the faculty and class in a peer-review format.

PBI is committed to providing interactive, individualized, impactful education. To facilitate this, our Medical Ethics (ME-22) course size is limited to 12 participants. 

This course is applicable for licensed pharmacists outside of California.

California clinicians, click here to enroll in our California Medical Ethics (ME-22) Course. 
California pharmacists, click here to enroll in our California Pharmacy Board-approved course. 

Participating in more than one live course?
Contact us about our multi-course discount program.

Course Editions

ME-22

  • Pre-course assignments, 8 hours
  • Two-day virtual live course
  • Optional, post-course follow-up material will be sent via email at six and twelve-month intervals

ME-22 Extended

  • Pre-course assignments, 8 hours
  • Two-day virtual live course
  • Post-course, weekly faculty-led group teleconference seminars (MAS-12), one hour for 12 weeks
  • Optional, post-course follow-up material will be sent via email at six- and twelve-month intervals

Reasons for Referral

  • Bending or breaking laws or rules (Noncompliance with orders, agreements, deadlines)
  • Driving under the influence (DUI/DWI)
  • Financial improprieties (Fraud, inappropriate billing, over diagnosing, over-treating, waiving copays)
  • HIPAA or confidentiality violations
  • Misrepresentation (Cheating, falsification, inaccurate or inappropriate advertising, lying or omission of information)
  • Practicing with an expired license

Professions This Course Is Suitable For

This course is multi-disciplinary and appropriate for all licensed clinicians, including but not limited to: physicians, nurses, pharmacists (outside of California), dentists, veterinarians, chiropractors, physician assistants, mental health providers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, EMT’s, midwives, optometrists, and trainees/students. Additionally, this course can also be adapted for other professionals, such as attorneys.

Learning Objectives

  • Comply with standards of practice and codes of ethics
  • Improve clinical decision making by minimizing negative influencers
  • Adhere to professional ethics with resultant improvements in professional-patient interaction, which can improve clinical outcomes
  • Reduce their potential transgressions through the development of systems that can be implemented into clinical practice
  • Become aware of the early warning signs indicative of ethical dilemmas and boundary problems
  • Create an ethics-based Formula© and implement a tiered Personalized Protection Plan© to maintain ethical integrity

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and Professional Boundaries, Inc. The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine designates this Other activity (live, enduring, Internet PoC search) for a maximum of 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration Options

Select Edition

Course Credits

22 CME (8 Pre-Course + 14 Live)

Course Costs

$1875.00 Flat

Interest-Free Financing Available

Date: September 6, 2025 - September 7, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Seats Remaining: 2

Date: September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: October 11, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: November 22, 2025 - November 23, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: December 6, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Course Credits

34 CME (8 Pre-Course + 14 Live + 12 Post-Course)

Course Costs

$2475.00 Flat

Interest-Free Financing Available

Date: September 6, 2025 - September 7, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Seats Remaining: 2

Date: September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: October 11, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: November 22, 2025 - November 23, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Date: December 6, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Location: Virtual Live Classroom, Pacific Time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

FAQ

Am I eligible to take a course in the Virtual Live Classroom?
What is the difference between the Standard Edition (ME-22) and the Extended Edition (ME-22EX) of the course?
Can I attend this course proactively for CME credit, even if I don’t have a disciplinary order?
How do I know if this course is approved by my regulatory agency or board?
My disciplinary order states that I need to take a course from a different provider, can I take a PBI course instead?
  • "Before this course, I had no clue how external risk factors and organizational issues put me at risk for an ethical violation. It’s a slippery slope. So thank you for helping me realize the other factors that could have been at play: potential blind spots, hot vs. cold thinking, and potential red flags in the work environment/culture to look for in the future."
    - ME-22 Course Graduate
  • "This course was both eye-opening and humbling. It gave me a safe space to reflect on my choices, the consequences of my actions, and the deeper personal and systemic issues that contributed to my situation. I especially appreciated the non-judgmental tone, real-world examples, and focus on accountability rather than shame. I leave this experience not only more ethically aware but also more committed to rebuilding trust with myself, my community, and my profession. Thank you so much for this opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow."
    - ME-22 Course Graduate
  • "I thought this was an incredible course to take. Quite frankly, I was not looking forward to sitting through an entire weekend's worth of coursework before taking the course, but I truly enjoyed my time over the past weekend and found it incredibly enlightening. I really enjoyed the course format where the presentation slides were interspersed with group discussion. I felt that it made for a more interesting and dynamic class setting."
    - ME-22 Course Graduate
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