HPE Connect '26 - April 13, 2026

The Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education (CIPE) and Research. Innovation. Scholarship. Education. (RISE) are excited to announce the reimagined HPE Day as HPE Connect on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm, at the Michigan League in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Health Professions Education (HPE) Day was a signature event at the University of Michigan, fostering scholarship, collaboration, and innovation in health professions education and interprofessional practice among faculty, staff, and learners across our three campuses. Originating in 2015 as an evolution of the Medical School’s Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) “Medical Education Day,” HPE Day became a vital platform for connecting health professionals and health science communities university-wide. We are delighted that DLHS will continue as a key supporter of this reinvention.

HPE Connect ‘26 will bring together faculty, staff, and learners from the University of Michigan’s three campuses—Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint—and Michigan Medicine to collaborate, network, exchange ideas, and showcase innovative and scholarly work in health sciences education. Our vision for HPE Connect ’26 is ambitious and forward-thinking. We aim to continue amplifying the voices of our community, highlighting groundbreaking work in health professions and interprofessional education, and deepening connections between academic and clinical spaces.

Agenda

• 7:30-8:00 Arrive, mingle, breakfast at the Michigan League Ballroom
• 8:00-8:15 Overview of the Day
• 8:15-9:45 Interactive Leadership Plenary Panel
  • 8:15-9:00 Leadership Panel
  • 9:00-9:30 Tabletop Exercise and Report-Out to Leadership Panel
  • 9:30-9:45 Reflections and Q/A
• 9:50-11:40 Posters/Demonstrations
• 11:40-12:00 Gather in the Ballroom for Lunch
• 12:00-1:00 Lunch presentations - State of U-M Health Profession Education, IPE Awards, RISE Prize for Innovation, Lightning Talks, and Closing

Conference Objectives

1. Ignite Innovation in Health Professions Education: Participants will discover and exchange cutting-edge teaching strategies and interprofessional practices to elevate their own educational impact, driving meaningful change in learning outcomes and health.
2. Build Bridges for Collaboration: Participants will connect and strengthen collaborative networks across disciplines, campuses, and professions—fostering dynamic partnerships that shape the future of health sciences education and teamwork.
3. Showcase and Advance Scholarship: Participants will share their scholarly work with a vibrant, cross-campus academic community—linking university, health system, and community health partners to amplify the reach and relevance of their educational research and practice.

Join us at HPE Connect '26 to be inspired, broaden your perspectives, and contribute to a vibrant culture of collaboration and educational excellence at Michigan! American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and real-time closed captioning will be provided at the conference to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

HPE Connect ‘26 registration is open through March 20, 2026. Please contact healthedconference@umich.edu with any questions.

A dynamic, interactive panel of University of Michigan leaders will explore the evolving landscape of health professions education, examining opportunities, challenges, and emerging priorities shaping the field. Designed to encourage participation, the session invites attendees to bring their creativity and engage in a timely conversation relevant to faculty, staff, and learners.

Meet the Panelists

Panel Moderator: