New York, NY (February 19, 2026)—New York Academy of Medicine’s Social Work Section is proud to share a two-part event focused on a niche aspect of an ever-evolving technology: social work ethics and professional boundaries as they relate to AI. The two-part event will be virtual, free of charge, and will take place on Monday, February 23, and Monday, March 2, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. EST. If you’d like to attend, please click on this registration link.
The first event will center around core ethical principles, professional boundaries, and emerging challenges related to AI and technology in social work practice. It will be co-led by Frederic G. Reamer, PhD, Professor Emeritus at Rhode Island College, and Alicia Tennenbaum, LCSW, vice president, Case Management at Med-Metrix. Dr. Reamer’s work has centered around ethics, criminal justice, health care, and public policy for over 40 years. Tennenbaum has held a leadership position as a licensed New York state social worker for more than two decades.
Connor Bellis, director of the Fellows Program at New York Academy of Medicine, said that this two-part virtual series tackles a hot-button topic at a critical time.
“Social work is no different than other health professions: it’s undergoing changes and modifications at breakneck speed due to a variety of factors including AI,” he explained. “AI is a fluid space that can appear to be evolving faster than many people can understand it. I think these virtual sessions will lay out the ethical implications of this still-maturing technology, which can benefit crucial for social workers and their institutions so they can continue to provide critical care.”
The second session will focus on ethical frameworks, professional accountability, and policy considerations in AI-informed practice settings. This event will be co-led by Nancy Berlinger, PhD, senior research scholar at The Hastings Center for Bioethics, and Eric Levine, DSW, LMSW, Chair, NASW–NY Ethics Committee and director, Social Work Alumni Engagement and Financial Resource Development at Touro University. Dr. Berlinger’s research examines social and ethical issues caused by an aging population, smaller family units, and longer lifespans. Dr. Levine teaches two social work-related courses at Touro University and is the co-editor of three books and several other publications.
Three continuing education units are available for those who attend both sessions through the Helen Rehr Center. Please contact [email protected] for CEU registration and details. You can reach out to Connor Bellis at [email protected] with any questions about the two virtual events. Thank you for your interest and advocacy that helps us empower healthier, longer lives for all.