Health Professions
Educators Conference

A virtual conference from The Teaching Professor

Live: April 21, 2026

and on-demand through July 21, 2026

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Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom at the Health Professions Educators Conference (HPEC)—a one-day, virtual event designed exclusively for faculty in nursing, physical therapy, dental, and other health-related fields. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned educator, HPEC delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen your instruction and inspire your practice. 

Enjoy the flexibility of attending live on April 21 or revisiting sessions on-demand through July 21. You’ll walk away with new tools, fresh perspectives, and renewed energy to make a lasting impact on your students. Plus, attendees earn a shareable digital badge from Credly to showcase their professional growth.  

No travel, no hassle—just accessible, high-quality professional development built for health professions educators like you.

Program

April 21, 2026

9:15 am - 4:15 pm Central

With 15 dynamic sessions and 2 thought-provoking plenaries, this conference explores the most pressing issues in health professions education, from clinical readiness and equity in healthcare classrooms to innovative teaching methods, student resilience, and the use of cutting-edge technology.  

9:15 - 9:30 am

Conference Welcome

9:30 - 10:30 am

Opening Plenary

10:45 - 11:30 am

Sessions

11:30 am - noon

Break

12:00 - 12:45 pm

Sessions

1:00 - 1:45 pm

Sessions

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Sessions

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Closing Plenary

4:00 - 4:15 pm

Closing Remarks & Adjourn

Pricing & Registration

Book early and save!

Register by February 20th to get this special pricing.

1 Person

$499

$349

per person

2 - 4 People

$499

$329

per person

5+ People

$499

$299

per person

Earn a Badge

HPEC participant badge

Attend live virtual sessions to earn a digital badge!

Call for Proposals

Now accepting proposals for 45-minute concurrent sessions on 6 conference tracks.

Transformative Teaching in Healthcare Education

Clinical Readiness and Practical Application

Teaching Resilience and Well-Being

Equity and Inclusivity in Healthcare Education

Innovations in Teaching Health Professions

Special Topics in Healthcare Education​