
4/9/26 - Health Professions Educator Symposium
April 9, 2026
5:00-8:00pm
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Room 170
The Office of Health Professions Educator Development at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, invites you to attend the Health Professions Educator Symposium. This event will highlight and celebrate ongoing work and emerging research in medical education.
The last 20 years have seen unprecedented paradigm shifts in medical education, necessitating new research and insights into impactful and equitable practices that lead to the best care of patients and the sustainment of an effective, inspired and dedicated medical work force. Providing a forum to share innovations and build community enhances the impact of scholarship for members of the educational community and enhances their practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the recent changes in the academic learning environment for the health professions.
2. Discuss innovative and evolving programs to enhance well being in medical education practice.
3. Apply tenets of cultural awareness and competency to their professional endeavors
4. Consider practices to reduce risk of harm to patients and learners
| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 5:00-5:15pm | Welcome |
| 5:15-5:45pm | Keynote Speaker |
| 5:45-6:45pm | Platform Presentations |
| 6:45-8:00pm | Community Building Poster Session & Reception |
Refreshments will be provided.
SPEAKERS:
Sarita Warrier, MD
Associate Dean of Medical Education
Associate Professor of Medical Science
Associate Professor of Medicine
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Planning Committee
Katherine E. Mason, MD
Assistant Dean, Faculty Professional Development
Professor of Pediatrics
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Vice Chair of Pediatric Education
Pediatric Intensivist
Hasbro Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Critical Care
Providence, RI
Chelsea Reyes
Coordinator, Office of Health Professions Educator Development
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Jennifer Maloney
Interim Director, Brown Office of Continuing Medical Education
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the Rhode Island Board of Psychology.
Available Credit
- 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.75 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.

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