4/9/26 - Health Professions Educator Symposium

April 9, 2026

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

 

Course summary
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 Attendance
    Participants 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.
Course opens: 
03/04/2026
Course expires: 
06/30/2026
Event starts: 
04/09/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/09/2026 - 8:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
TimePresentation
5:00-5:15pm

Welcome
Katherine E. Mason, MD
Assistant Dean for Faculty Development
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

5:15-5:45pm

Keynote Speaker
Sarita Warrier, MD
Associate Dean of Medical Education
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

5:45-6:45pm

Platform Presentations
Platform Speaker 1

Platform Speaker 2
Platform Speaker 3
Platform Speaker 4

6:45-8:00pm

Community Building Poster Session & Reception
First Floor Atrium
(CME credit does not apply to the poster session)

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
222 Richmond Street
Providence, RI
United States

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 Attendance
    Participants 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.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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