ABOUT THE EPISODE Are you still reflecting on the amazing learnings and takeaways you brought back from the Alliance 2023 Annual Conference? Keep the conversation going with this episode of the Alliance Podcast, recorded live from National Harbor, Maryland. In this episode, Karen Overstreet, EdD, RPh, FACEHP, CHCP, recaps her session, “Overcoming Disclosure Dilemmas 2023 Edition: Navigating Nuance and Context.” She shares real-life scenarios that were discussed during the session and her best pi...
Mar 20, 2023•14 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE As you prepare to emerge, overcome and lead with your healthcare CPD colleagues, tune into this session preview episode featuring Erin Schwarz and Joe LiVigni for a look at their Wednesday, Feb. 8 presentation “‘Can We Talk?’ Hard Conversations I’ve Had as a CE Professional.” Listen in for special insights about the value of compassionate communication, resources to prepare for this session, and why communication skills are valuable to healthcare CPD professionals at all stages...
Dec 20, 2022•22 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE Will we see you at the Alliance 2023 Annual Conference, Feb. 6–9 in National Harbor, Maryland? As you prepare to emerge, overcome and lead with your healthcare CPD colleagues, tune into this session preview episode featuring Jim Morgante, PhD, for a look at his Tuesday, Feb. 7 presentation “Assessing Assessments: Are Your Questions Any Good?” Listen in to get special insights into effect size, evaluating the quality of multiple-choice questions and discovering why this session ...
Dec 16, 2022•16 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In an effort to recognize various awareness months in the healthcare space, the Alliance Almanac Editorial Board is on a mission to create content dedicated to these causes. In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Neil Rellosa to discuss December’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. Learn about the impact of continuing education for a physician in this field and where healthcare CPD professionals can focus whe...
Dec 05, 2022•23 min
In an effort to recognize various awareness months in the healthcare space, the Alliance Almanac Editorial Board is on a mission to create content dedicated to these causes. Here, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Patrick Hanley to discuss Diabetes Awareness Month. Learn about the impact of continuing education for a physician in this field and where healthcare CPD professionals can focus when developing CE around diabetes. || LINKS *Episode* ...
Nov 14, 2022•22 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with a learner and education manager from a hands-on continuing education program. You don’t want to miss this conversation with Dr. Andrew Zeniou and Alliance Almanac Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Erin Schwarz. Listen in as they share details, learnings and takeaways from the SAGES ADOPT program, which is short for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons hands-on procedural course a...
Oct 31, 2022•18 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis catches up with Alliance member Arlene Karole. Arlene is the director of the Office of Academic Engagement, Education and Communications in the Department of Cardiology at Northwell Health, along with her role as an adjunct assistant professor, member of the Alliance CHCP Certification Commission, and an author. Here, Arlene discusses how she went about writing “Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer” and how it differed from wr...
Sep 28, 2022•32 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE Welcome back to the Alliance Podcast. In this episode, we turn the spotlight on online education in honor of September’s National Online Learning Day celebration. In this episode, Kathleen Weis is joined by pediatrician Dr. Michael Fox to discuss all-things online education. Listen in to learn about the benefits of online education in the healthcare CPD space, including how it evolved during COVID-19. Plus, Dr. Fox shares his experience and research findings as chair of Pediatr...
Sep 15, 2022•17 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Dr. David Price for an installment of the Legends Interview Series. Listen in as Dr. Price discusses his career in medicine and healthcare CPD, starting with his medical origin story which dates back to his early teenage years. Plus. Dr. Price share shares his passion for music and how it plays a role in CPD. He also reminds listeners that repetition is the key to adult learning and gives insight to how f...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr
ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Executive Director Kathleen Weis gathers with Joe Kim, MD, MPH, MBA, and Chitra Subramaniam, PhD, to celebrate and recognize Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander members of the healthcare CPD community, as well as the patients they support. Listen in as Joe and Chitra discuss what it means to be an Asian American leader in healthcare CPD and how the healthcare space is changing in terms of offering support to Asian and AAPI colleagu...
May 27, 2022•39 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, we spotlight Dr. Jann Torrance Balmer, PhD, RN, FACEhp, FAAN, recipient of the 2022 Miller-Wentz Lifetime Achievement Award. Tune in as Jann discusses her professional journey, including anecdotes from her Alliance presidency. Also, she shares what her award win means to her. Plus, take a deeper dive into her Alliance 2022 Annual Conference session focused on addressing discriminatory behavior in health systems. || LINKS *Episode* ...
May 17, 2022•25 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, we’re celebrating National Volunteer Month (April) and National Volunteer Week (April 18–22, 2022). Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis turns the spotlight on two volunteer leaders, Michelle Skidmore and Caitlyn Keenan. The Alliance thrives thanks to the commitment and thought leadership of its volunteers. Listen in as Michelle and Caitlyn share stories of their volunteer journeys. Plus, learn how being an active, volunteer l...
Apr 22, 2022•18 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with Shelly B. Rodrigues, MS, CAE, FACEhp, FAAMSE, the 2022 recipient of the Frances M. Maitland Memorial Mentorship Award. Listen in as Shelly reflects on the value of mentorship in her career, and learn about her unique definition of “mentor” (spoiler alert: mentors are cheerleaders!). Plus, Shelly shares advice and anecdotes from her experience as a mentor and mentee. || LINKS ...
Apr 13, 2022•24 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with Alliance 2022 Board of Directors President Jan Schultz, MSN, RN, FACEHP, CHCP. Listen in as Jan reflects on her careers in both healthcare CPD and nursing, as well as her presidential vision for 2022. Plus, Jan shares key insights from her recent Almanac article about our community’s responses to the new ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence. || LINKS *Episode* https...
Mar 30, 2022•18 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Julie Dirksen. Listen in as Dirksen shares insights into her book, instructional design and past behavior change research. Plus, look forward to Dirksen’s keynote, “The Science of Attention and Engagement,” which she will present at the Alliance 2022 Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 12–15, 2022. Register now to reconnect with your colleagues and experience four days of innovative healthcare C...
Dec 16, 2021•50 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Maureen Doyle-Scharff, PhD, FACEhp. Listen in as Doyle-Scharff discusses the relationship between industry and the CME profession. Plus, she shares why data is the most powerful tool for healthcare CPD professionals, scientists, researchers and medical professionals alike. || *LINKS* https://almanac.acehp.org | https://almanac.acehp.org/Podcasts | https://www.acehp.org/
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down Lew Miller, MS, CHCP, and Dennis Wentz, MD, CHCP, FAAPL. Listen in as Miller and Wentz touch on major milestones in each of their careers in continuing medical education. Plus, hear the origin story of the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions, including how it got its name. || *LINKS* https://almanac.acehp.org | https://almanac.acehp.org/Podcasts | https://www.acehp.org/...
Oct 20, 2021•57 min
In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, Alliance President Rebecca DeVivo hosts a conversation with four thought leaders — Tatjana Topalovic; Samantha Morello, DVM, DACVS; Scott Weber; and Pam Mason, CHCP, FACEHP, ATSF — who are presenting during the Alliance Spotlight on Leadership virtual event, taking place Sept. 30. Listen in to get a glimpse of what will be covered during these virtual conversations for leaders in the healthcare CPD landscape, as well as key leadership concepts you c...
Sep 13, 2021•30 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Dr. Paul Mazmanian. Listen as Dr. Mazmanian shares the story of his career in CME, including details about the Change Study and its origin story. | http://almanac.acehp.org/ | http://www.acehp.org/
Jul 22, 2021•54 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Dr. Jason Riis. Listen as Dr. Riis shares his history in studying cognitive psychology and subjective well-being. Also, Dr. Riis and Dr. McGowan discuss the recently published books from Daniel Kahneman, Katy Milkman and Adam Grant. Plus, Dr. Riis gives a lesson on foundational behavioral science 101. https://readnoise.com/ | https://www.katymilkman.com/book | https://www.adamgrant.net/book/think-again/...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Dr. Ron Cervero. Listen as Dr. Cervero shares his story and contributions to the adult learning and continuing medical education fields.
May 25, 2021•47 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Dr. Carol Havens. Listen as Dr. Havens shares how she got her “serendipitous” start in the medical field and discusses her career in family, geriatric and addiction medicine onto continuing education.
Apr 26, 2021•43 min
ABOUT THE EPISODE Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Alliance Podcast: Continuing Conversations. In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with AIS Committee Chair Maria Deutsch, MS, PharmD, RPh, to discuss the upcoming virtual Alliance Industry Summit (AIS), taking place online April 13–14, 2021. Listen as Maria previews what attendees can expect during the virtual event, gives insight about can’t-miss sessions and shares why AIS is a valuable opportu...
Apr 06, 2021•9 min
Episode 12 of the Alliance Podcast: Continuing Conversations has launched. In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with two Alliance board members, President Rebecca DeVivo, MPH, MSW, CHCP, and Director Ann Lichti, CHCP, FACEHP, in a conversation to close out Women’s History Month. Listen as Rebecca and Ann define what it means to be a good leader, share advice for women in the industry and describe how the Alliance supports women in continuing professional developme...
Mar 30, 2021•35 min
In this episode, originally recorded in 2019 as part of the Almanac’s Research to Action series, Dr. Brian McGowan speaks with Dr. Sara Johnson. Listen as Dr. Johnson shares discusses her career’s work examining behavior change.
Jan 12, 2021•26 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan speaks with Dr. Bob Fox. Listen as Dr. Fox shares how pursuing a career in adult learning helped him answer a big question, how does change occur?
Dec 14, 2020•45 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan speaks with Dr. Don Moore. Listen as Dr. Moore describes how he went from being an aspiring Broadway audio engineer to becoming a truly legendary CME scholar.
Dec 09, 2020•36 min
In the latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan speaks with Dr. Dave Davis, sharing how continuing education shaped his medical career and made him a better physician.
Nov 11, 2020•41 min
In this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series, Dr. Brian McGowan speaks with Dr. Jocelyn Locker, professor emerita in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Hear her storied continuing education career — including how she discovered instructional design.
Oct 13, 2020•52 min
Dr. Brian McGowan speaks with Dr. Marcia Jackson, PhD, president of CME by Design, in this latest installment of the Legends Interviews series. Listen as Dr. Jackson details her storied continuing education career — including how she discovered instructional design.
Sep 18, 2020•55 min
