The Programming and Events team is responsible for coordinating educationally-focused symposia, speakers’ series, fellowship programs, and learning communities. This team will also be responsible for the campus-wide promotion of LEAPS programming through communication within their schools.

When: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 8:30AM - 2PM

Where: SMC Campus Center 

Program to Include:

• Keynote presentation by Dr. Diane Forbes Berthoud and interactive sessions on inclusive teaching and learning approaches
• Recognition of UMB distinguished educators and instructional innovation seed grant award winners
• A complimentary lunch

Propose a Session:

Authors are invited to submit abstracts for interactive sessions related to advances and best practices that promote inclusive education, learning, and assessment.

Submissions will be peer-reviewed for impact in the following areas:

• education and technology
• simulations and standardized patients
• evidence-based assessments
• active learning for belonging
• curriculum design

Submit your proposal here by March 15, 2023.

Presenters to be notified soon after.

LEAPS Inaugural Symposium Call for Proposals

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