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.
Plenaries
The conference kicks off with an energizing opening plenary and wraps up with a closing plenary to send you home inspired.
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
Concurrent Sessions
Choose from 17 concurrent sessions spanning 6 thoughtfully curated tracks.
Transformative Teaching in Healthcare Education
Equity and Inclusivity in Healthcare Education
Clinical Readiness and Practical Application
Innovations in Teaching Health Professions
Teaching Resilience and Well-Being
Special Topics in Healthcare Education
Live Online
Attend the live virtual conference on Tuesday, April 21, from the comfort of your home or office.
2
Plenary Presentations
17
Concurrent Sessions
Networking
Interact with presenters and other attendees through the conference platform.
Digital Badge
Earn a digital badge from Credly when you attend live sessions.
On Demand
Access conference materials and session recordings anytime between April 21 and July 21, 2026.
Session Recordings
Session Handouts
Schedule
April 21, 2026
9:15 am – 4:15 pm
Central Time
9:15 - 9:30 am
Conference Welcome
9:30 - 10:30 am
Opening Plenary
10:45 - 11:30 am
Concurrent Sessions
11:30 am - noon
Break
12:00 - 12:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Closing Plenary
4:00 - 4:15 pm
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Pricing & Registration
Book early and save!
Register by April 10th to get this special pricing.
1 Person
$499
$449
per person
2 - 4 People
$499
$429
per person
5+ People
$499
$399
per person