American Medical Association Headquarters | 330 N. Wabash Avenue, 47th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
Building peer support that works
Transform your healthcare organization with a peer support program that truly makes an impact. Peer support isn’t just improving health care—it’s revolutionizing it by providing vital, customized support to clinicians and staff exactly when they need it most. When implemented with care, these programs strengthen the workplace by building a culture of compassion, trust and psychological safety.
Sustainable peer support programs don’t happen by accident—they require strategic planning, strong infrastructure and ongoing organizational commitment. With the right approach, your program can elevate staff well-being, enhance patient safety and reinforce the core values that fuel excellence in care.
Unlock the full potential of peer support with the AMA Peer Support Workshop. This immersive, two-day experience is crafted specifically for clinical and operational leaders ready to launch or reinvigorate a powerful peer support program. Walk away with practical tools, proven strategies and operational insights designed to help you create an evidence-informed peer support initiative that meets your organization’s unique needs. Whether you’re starting fresh or seeking to invigorate an existing program, the AMA Peer Support Workshop empowers you to deliver lasting impact for your team and your patients.
Format: In-person at AMA Headquarters in Chicago, IL
Pricing: $1,795 AMA members, $1,995 non-members
Registration for the workshop includes:
- Evening networking reception
- Interactive didactic sessions
- Expert guidance
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Resource toolkit
- Three virtual learning sessions designed to move participants from the iteration phase to successful implementation (post-workshop).
Attendance is limited to 60 attendees. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Who should attend:
This program is designed for leaders responsible for advancing workforce well-being and patient safety including:
- Health care executive leaders
- Well-being, patient safety and quality leaders
- Peer support program directors or emerging program champions
- Clinical managers, educators and risk management leaders
Note: No more than three participants recommended from each organization.
What you'll gain:
- Effective tactics for immediate impact – Learn how to engage key stakeholders and foster collaborative partnerships.
- Real-world, case-based learning – Explore the compelling research and foundational insights driving peer support programs.
- Customizable program template and roadmap – Learn how to build scalable, sustainable program structures modeled on proven frameworks.
- Engagement strategies – Discover how to track program participation, evaluate outcomes and demonstrate organizational value.
Continuing Medical Education (CME):
Credit will be available for eligible sessions.
Registration includes full access to the two-day workshop, program materials, networking sessions, and eligible CME credits.
Featured Speakers
Heather Farley, MD, MHCDS
Katie Godfrey, PhD
Christine McGuire Chloros, MS
Susan Scott, PhD, RN, FAAN
