Welcome to the Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education

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Mission: To deliver evidence-based, interprofessional learning experiences that empower healthcare teams to improve their skills, refine strategies, and enhance performance. 

Vision: To become a national leader in lifelong learning, equipping healthcare professionals and teams to lead, innovate, and excel in their respective fields.

 

Coming Up:

1st Annual Simulation-Based Education Assessment and Evaluation Summit

Join us for UTMB’s inaugural half-day online summit, a focused virtual gathering dedicated to exploring critical aspects of assessment and evaluation within simulation-based education. This summit is designed to bring together healthcare educators, simulation specialists, researchers, and administrators to share cutting-edge models and methodologies, discuss best practices, and foster collaborative approaches to measuring the impact and effectiveness of simulation programs and centers. We will delve into both individual learner assessment and the crucial event, program and center-level evaluation, recognizing that comprehensive evaluation needs can extend beyond event-level outcomes to encompass the entire educational ecosystem.

Event Details:

  • Date: July 29th, 2026
  • Time: 8:00am - Noon CST
  • Location: Virtual
  • Registration Fee: $50.00


Please navigate to the info page for more details and the registration link.

Joint Accreditation Statement 

In support of improving patient care, The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

AMA Credit Designation Statement 

The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ANCC Credit Designation Statement 

The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 ANCC nursing contact hours. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

IPCE Designation Statement 

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Attendance Designation Statement 

This activity is designated for 4 continuing education hours. A certificate of attendance or IPCE credit can be claimed for individuals not covered by the accredited organizations listed above.

Event Information

1st Annual Simulation-Based Education Assessment and Evaluation Summit
, 2026 - -
Virtual

Event Contacts

In support of improving patient care, The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE), The University of Texas Medical Branch, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The IPCE office is dedicated to fostering collaborative learning across health professions. We support the development of continuing education activities that bring together professionals from multiple disciplines to improve healthcare outcomes through shared knowledge and teamwork. The IPCE office here is to promote excellence in interprofessional education by guiding faculty and staff through the planning and implementation process.

If you're interested in developing a continuing education activity, we encourage you to contact the IPCE office. Whether you're exploring a new idea or ready to begin planning, our team is here to help you design impactful educational experiences that promote interprofessional engagement.

Email the IPCE team

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