HPEC

Health Professions Educators Conference

Call for Proposals

CFP Opens: September 8, 2025
Deadline for proposal submissions:
January 20, 2026
Notifications of acceptance sent by:
February 13, 2026

Accepting Proposals for:

  • 45-minute concurrent sessions

Live Online: April 21, 2026 | On Demand: April 22–July 21, 2026

We want you! We are looking for innovative educators in nursing, physical therapy, medicine, nutrition, and other health professions who are passionate about the art and science of teaching. Faculty want to learn tools, tips, and techniques to improve their teaching from those that understand the specific complexities of health professions courses and students. This is your chance to get involved in our 4th annual event for health professions educators.

Deadline for Proposal Submissions is January 20, 2026

TRACKS

Innovations in Teaching Health Professions
Groundbreaking approaches and technologies reshaping the way health professions are taught. Sessions may cover virtual simulations, gamification, and integrating AI into health education.

Equity and Inclusivity in Healthcare Education
Practices that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare education. Topics may include culturally responsive teaching, addressing implicit bias, and creating inclusive learning environments.

Clinical Readiness and Practical Application
Concentrate on bridging the gap between the classroom and clinical practice. Sessions might cover experiential learning, competency-based education, and preparing students for real-world scenarios.

Teaching Resilience and Well-Being
How to support student and faculty well-being, manage stress, and promote resilience in high-stakes healthcare environments. Topics could include mindfulness, burnout prevention, and mental health support.

Transformative Teaching in Healthcare Education
This track focuses on core aspects of effective teaching, including course delivery, instructional strategies, engaging students, and assessing learning outcomes. Sessions in this track provide actionable techniques to enhance every aspect of your teaching, whether in the classroom, clinical settings, or online.

Special Topics in Healthcare Education
This track delves into specialized and timely topics that impact health professions education but may not fit into traditional categories. Sessions may cover areas such as ethics in healthcare education, patient safety, accreditation challenges, faculty development, addressing work-life balance, and fostering innovation in curriculum design.

MORE INFORMATION

Submitting a proposal is easy! Simply fill out the form and select the track that best fits. All proposals must include:

  • Session title and abstract
  • Content and context
  • Three literature references
  • Relevance
  • Engagement activities

If accepted as a session presenter, you’ll make a meaningful contribution to this dynamic and interactive conference as well as extend your own network and grow professionally. All presenters must:

  • Submit an electronic version of their PowerPoint slides
  • Agree to having the session recorded for on-demand use 
  • Register for the conference (discounted fee for presenters: $250.00)

Deadline for Proposal Submissions is January 20, 2026