Health Professions
Educators Conference
A virtual conference from The Teaching Professor
Live: April 21, 2026
and on-demand through July 21, 2026
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
Opening Plenary
The Virtual Shift: Transforming Health Professions Education through the Integration of XR and AI
Michelle Aebersold, PhD, RN, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN
Closing Plenary
The Science of Bite-sized Well-being During Uncertain Times: Evidence, Practice and Resources to Share
J. Bryan Sexton, PhD
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
Call for Proposals
Now accepting proposals for 45-minute concurrent sessions on 6 conference tracks.