07/17/2025

2025 OAPA Annual Conference - CME #11

Friday, October 24, 2025 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

“Clinician + Machine: How AI Can UP PA Practice"

Presented by Patrick Vidrine, PA-C, UH Samaritan Richland Urgent Care

Learning Objectives:

• Identify at least three current clinical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) that assist PAs in diagnostic decision-making, including tools used in radiology, dermatology, and primary care
• Analyze the clinical advantages and limitations of AI integration in outpatient and acute care settings, with a focus on diagnostic accuracy, workflow efficiency, and clinical outcomes
• Apply ethical and professional standards when incorporating AI tools into clinical practice, including maintaining appropriate clinician oversight, addressing patient concerns, and navigating medico-legal considerations.

Speaker Biography:

Patrick Vidrine, PA-C, is a physician assistant with diverse experience in acute care, internal medicine, and PA education. He is committed to improving patient outcomes by blending clinical expertise with innovative approaches. Patrick teaches physician assistant students on subjects ranging from medical imaging and pulmonary disease to clinical reasoning, making complex concepts practical and memorable. Passionate about the intersection of medicine and technology, he explores how emerging tools can support clinicians and enhance care delivery.

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