CMEpalooza Spring is a 1-day event scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, that will feature a series of sessions relevant across the CME/CE spectrum. Broadcasts will stream live on the LIVE page of this website and be available for viewing shortly after their conclusion on the Archive page. There is no charge to view or participate in any of these sessions.
9 AM ET
Breakfast Session Sponsored by Med Learning Group
Amplifying Learning: Did You Hear an Echo? (view archive)
The ECHO model supports case-based learning in an intimate virtual gathering space that allows for personalized learning, critical thinking, clinical reflection, peer learning, and feedback and mentorship. The panel will discuss the merits of the model in CME including its ability to reach community-based HCPs, best practices in implementing the model, the collaboration and sharing of best practices among ECHO hubs, and real-world outcomes realized from hundreds of ECHO sessions hosted by Med Learning Group since 2018.
Moderator
Lauren Welch, Vice President, Outcomes and Accreditation, Med Learning Group
Panelists
Tom Bregartner, Executive Director, Educational Outcomes, Med Learning Group
Osarumen Urhoghide, PharmD, Manager Medical Proficiency Acceleration Center, Medical Affairs, Daiichi Sankyo
Stephanie Muth, PT, PhD, Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University
10 AM ET
2024: A Challenging Year for the CME Enterprise? (view archive)
Session Sponsored by Healio CME and Integrity CE
In 2024-25, the CME enterprise faces several challenges. First, independent medical education (IME) budgets may decline due to multiple pressures, including government clamp downs on drug pricing. Company-led education may also reduce IME budgets, as industry seeks additional control of the educational programs they support. Learning formats/styles are changing on multiple fronts. Younger learners/clinicians often prefer shorter formats in the age of TikTok, yet the AMA only allows for 15-minute accredited activities. AI may also have a dramatic impact on the CME enterprise from the provider side (e.g. needs assessment to content development and formats) and the funder side (e.g. grant requests, submission prioritization, and possibly selection). Finally, supporters will be looking for more data to ensure their continued support of IME. Providers will need to find new ways to overcome learners’ reluctance to respond to 30-day outcomes (perhaps EHR and claims data?) and address industry’s increasing concerns regarding the value of subjective data. While these are indeed challenges, they also offer opportunities that can ultimately result in a better CME enterprise.
Moderator
Dean Beals, President & CEO, DKBMed
Panelists
Julie White, Director of CME, Boston University School of Medicine
Pamela Mason, CHCP, FACEhp, ATSF, Senior Director, Medical Education Grants Office, AstraZeneca PL
Michael Lemon, President, Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE)
Michael Reilly, Executive Director, Medical Education, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
11 AM ET
Wait Wait… Do Tell Me! (view archive)
Session Sponsored by Academic CME
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is an hour-long weekly news radio panel show produced by WBEZ and National Public Radio (NPR) in Chicago, IL. On the program, panelists and contestants are quizzed in humorous ways about that week’s news. This session is a WWDTM satire called Wait Wait… Do Tell Me! and will follow the same flow as the original show.
In this episode of Wait Wait… Do Tell Me!, titled “CME Follies”, panelists will cover the ACCME Standards and Criteria in a fun engaging way. Come learn with our three panelists, a call-in player, the limerick challenge, and an exciting Practice Exam lightning round!
Moderators
Caitlyn Keenan, MS, LSSGB, CHCP, Associate Director, Accreditation, American Society of Addiction Medicine
Michelle Adams, Accreditation and Joint Providership Manager, American Society of Anesthesiologists
Panelists
Andy Crim, M.Ed., CHCP, Director of Education & Professional Development, ACOOG
Susan Yarbrough, CHCP, FACEhp, Principal, CE Nerd For Hire
Nikki Berry, Director Accreditation, Med-IQ
Alexander Miceli, PhD, MBA, CHCP, Adjunct Instructor, Lindenwood University
Noon
Lunch Session Sponsored by Projects In Knowledge Powered by Kaplan
Navigating AI Integration in Continuing Medical Education: A Strategic Approach (view archive)
Abstract created in part by OpenAI (Reviewed and edited by an Expert Human)
This activity is tailored for continuing professional development (CPD) professionals, educators, writers, clinical content experts, and supporters in the CME/CE community. Our goal is to demystify and harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing the field of continuing professional development. As medical knowledge continues to expand exponentially, the optimization of AI becomes crucial in creating evidence-based educational content designed to improve patient care and also provide insights from the learner community.
This panel will explore AI fundamentals relevant to CME/CE, providing a nuanced understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and AI-driven data analysis. Participants will uncover practical applications and ethical considerations of utilizing AI to enhance content creation, delivery, and assessment in CME/CE programs. Panelists will consider the unique challenges and considerations associated with incorporating AI into existing educational frameworks, ensuring learners are well-equipped to navigate the evolving landscape.
Moderator
Alana Brody, MBA, CHCP, E,
Panelists
David Setiadi, PhD, Chief Technology Officer, Projects In Knowledge Powered by Kaplan
Karyn D. Ruiz-Cordell, PhD, Director, Medical Education and Data Analytics, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1 PM ET
Extrapolations: ABCs and V (Approaches, Benefits, Cautions, and Validity) (view archive)
Session Sponsored by Medscape
This session will include outcomes experts discussing the ABCs (and V!) of extrapolations commonly used in CME: approaches, benefits, cautions, and validity from a measurement perspective. The presenters will provide examples by taking responses to questions from a segment of learners and extrapolating them to all learners, including areas such as patient impact statements, learner characteristics, and intention to change. We will also hear from a supporter sharing their perspective on utility, what “good” looks like, and other issues.
Moderators
Katie Lucero, Chief Impact Officer, Medscape
Whitney Faler, MPA, CHCP, Director of Accreditation and Outcomes, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine
Panelists
Maria Deutsch MS, PharmD, RPh, Independent Medical Education, Director, Oncology, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Jennifer Nicole Tomer, Associate Director, Medical Affairs, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
2 PM ET
Two Sides of the Same Coin: Provider and Commercial Supporter Perspectives on Common Challenges and Opportunities in Industry Supported CME (view archive)
Session Sponsored by DKB Med
In the CME world, both commercial supporters and medical education providers share a common goal of advancing healthcare knowledge and improving patient outcomes. However, despite this shared mission, each side faces unique challenges and perspectives, akin to the two sides of the same coin. To provide diverse insights into these challenges and perspectives, our panel features a mix of CME providers, commercial supporters, and a joint accreditation specialist, to offer a variety of viewpoints on key issues.
Together, we will explore the challenges of multi-support, highlight the importance of a transparent grant funding processes, and find a balance between the need for timely, comprehensive reporting and the efficient use of resources. This holistic approach, enriched by the varied perspectives of our panelists, will empower participants to navigate complexities effectively, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.
Moderator
Andrea Funk, CHCP, General Manager, Global Education Group
Panelists
Melissa Wiles, President, Iridium Continuing Education
Amanda Kaczerski, MS, Director, Medical Education, Hematology, Medical Affairs, Hematology, J&J Innovative Medicine
Annette Schwind, MS, CHCP, Associate Director, Medical Grants & Sponsorships, Takeda
Mark Morgan, Associate Director, Global Medical Education, Cardiovascular, Bristol Myers Squibb
3 PM ET
Be Curious, Not Judgmental of Your Data (view archive)
Session Sponsored by Clinical Education Alliance
In continuing education, we’ve been playing hoofball instead of thoughtfully building up engagement. Join us as we gather round AFC Richmond to transform insights into plays that keep clinicians locked in. Just like Ted Lasso’s relentless curiosity, we’ll explore identifying dropout points, motivating learners through personalized pathways, and tailoring outreach strategies. Keely Jones will share tactics for pinpointing where we lose learners. Rebecca Welton will discuss creating personalized journeys that resonate. And Roy Kent will give us a kick on developing outreach for different personalities. By the final whistle, you’ll have insights to serve up impactful education keeping clinicians engaged from start to finish. We’ll pop bubbly as the most engaged learners! No more silly buggers – let’s storm the pitch! Trent Crimm will document our run, and Mae Green will celebrate our data-driven success like champions. Who’s ready to put their arms around each other and believe in the impossible? Goldfish!
Cast:
David Mullins, CHCP, Director, Professional Education, Paradigm Medical Communications as Ted Lasso
Brian McGowan, PhD, FACEHP, Chief Learning Officer & Co-Founder, ArcheMedX as Coach Beard
Amanda Kaczerski, MS, Director, Medical Education, Hematology, Medical Affairs, Hematology, J&J Innovative Medicine as Keely Jones
Hannah Collier, Senior Director, Educational Strategy, Vindico Medical Education as Rebecca Welton
Mike LoPresti, Sr. Vice President, Educational Strategy, Vindico Medical Education as Roy Kent
Andy Crim, M.Ed., CHCP, Director of Education & Professional Development, ACOOG as Trent Crim
R. Michelle (Tyner) Skidmore, MS, FACEHP, Senior Director, Educational Strategy, ArcheMedX as Mae Green
4 PM ET
Behind the Scenes with CME: Enhancing Learner Engagement with Dynamic Design & Activated and Inclusive Digital Spaces (view archive)
Session Sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo and PlatformQ Health
Inspired by the model of Disney’s documentary, Behind the Attraction, this session will offer backstage passes to the making of dynamic digital CME programs to enhance learner engagement. Attendees will witness the ride from storyboarding programs to developing impactful design within the brand & communications design studio collaborator to activating the digital space with visual editors and directors to deepening the programmatic experience with the patient’s perspective. The session will also highlight unique and meaningful ways to build accessible and inclusive digital programs. Ultimately, this session will offer creative tools and insight that make CME magic possible.
Moderator
Jill Harrison-Snyder, DKBmed, Project Manager/Alchemist
Panelists
Anna Muehlenhaupt, Associate Director, Grant Catalyst, DKBMed
Paul Allman, Independent Director/Editor
Charlotte Dixon, Pharmacy Contract Manager, Ochsner Health
Bhaval Shah, President and Co-Founder, infograph-ed
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