Programming and Events

What We're Working On

The Programming and Events work of the Steering Committee involves the coordinating of educationally focused symposia, speakers series, fellowship programs, and learning communities. This work also includes the campus-wide promotion of LEAPS programming through communication within their schools.

SAVE THE DATE! 4th Annual LEAPS Symposium

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Where: SMC Campus Center

Program to Include

• Sessions related to the practice educational scholarship
• Poster session spotlighting educational research being done by UMB faculty
• Recognition of this year's awardees for Educator Scholarship and Instructional Innovation Seed Grant winners
• A complimentary lunch

Resources

• Submission Information Coming Soon

Many thanks to the dedicated team members of the inaugural Programming and Events subcommittee!

• Carol O’Neil, PhD, RN, CNE, School of Nursing (Co-Chair) 
• Monica Schneider, DDS, School of Dentistry (Co-Chair) 
• Amy Daniels, PhD, RN, CHSE-A, School of Nursing
• Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, School of Pharmacy
• Martha Ertman, JD, Carey School of Law   
• Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD, School of Dentistry  
• Nidhi Goel, MD, MHS, School of Medicine  
• Bridgitte Gourley, DNP, FNP-BC, School of Nursing
• Tamara Hicks, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work
• Linda Horn, PT, DScPT, MHS, School of Medicine  
• Isabell May, PhD, Graduate School 
• Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, School of Pharmacy

UPCOMING EVENTS

Save the date! LEAPS 4th Annual Symposium - March 26, 2026 - SMC Campus Center