From Apps to AI: Rethinking Clinical Tools in Patient Care
Why should I attend?
Join Dr. Eric Achtyes and Dr. John Torous for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the evolving role of technology in clinical care. Drawing on real-world experience with mental health apps, the panel will examine how digital tools are being integrated into psychiatric practice. The conversation will also address the critical responsibility of physicians to advocate for rigorous evaluation, testing, and safeguards as technology—including rapidly advancing AI tools—is introduced into patient care settings. The session will conclude with an invitation to participate in a survey assessing physicians' expectations and perspectives on AI in clinical care.
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Dr. Eric Achtyes
Eric D. Achtyes, MD, MS is Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at Western Michigan University’s medical school. He has led over 60 clinical trials in schizophrenia and depression, with a focus on digital interventions, and has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed papers. A past President of the Michigan Psychiatric Society and Distinguished Fellow of the APA, Dr. Achtyes was named "Physician/Psychiatrist of the Year" by NAMI Michigan in 2022. His current work centers on global efforts to ensure AI tools are safe and effective in clinical psychiatry.
John Torous, MD, MBI
Dr. Torous directs the Digital Psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He's a psychiatrist and faculty member, with a background in engineering and computer science. He completed his education at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego before pursuing residency and fellowships at Harvard. He's a leading figure in exploring mobile mental health technologies, with numerous publications and leadership roles in psychiatric associations and research programs. Additionally, he serves as the editor-in-chief of JMIR Mental Health.