The Alliance Podcast

In this episode, the Alliance Podcast Task Force debates topics that split CME/CPD providers. Listen in as Milini Mingo, CHCP, PMP, moderates her fellow members, Kellie Beumer, MBA, and Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP. Debaters, you have the floor! || LINKS Almanac : Home | Alliance: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions | Alliance LinkedIn: Alliance For Continuing Education in t...

To celebrate National Volunteer Month, the Alliance Podcast: Continuing Conversations is highlighting the people who champion healthcare CPD every day: our volunteers! In this episode, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Kellie Beumer, MBA, interviews volunteer leaders Mentorship Subcommittee Chair Stephanie Staggs, MHA, CHCP, and Nominating Committee Chair Tricia Wilson, MS, CHCP. Through their co...

Recorded live at the Alliance 2026 Annual Conference, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Milini Mingo, CHCP, PMP,sits down with Alliance members Mindi Daiga, MBA, CHCP, FACEHP; Alexander Miceli, PhD, MBA, CHCP; and Genevieve Baglio to discuss their career trajectory into CME/ CPD. Through their conversation about the various paths taken toCME/CPD, this episode aims to answer, “How did we get here?...

Recorded live at the Alliance 2026 Annual Conference, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, approaches Alliance members with one question in mind: “What is your so-called CPD mistake?” Thank you to Tricia Wilson, MS, CHCP; Eugene Pozniak; Erica Klopp, CHCP; Steve Folstein; Susan Yarbrough, FACEHP, CHCP; and Andrew Crim, MEd, CHCP, FACEHP, for taking the time to chat throu...

To prepare for the Alliance 2026 Annual Conference — happening Feb. 16-19, 2026, in Atlanta — Alliance President Audrie Tornow, CHCP, FACEHP, sits down with the Alliance 2026 Conference Planning Committee Chair, Greselda Butler, CCEP, FACEHP. In this episode, they chat about the 50-year anniversary of the Alliance, how that influenced the planning process for this celebration and what they envisio...

In preparation for the Alliance 2026 Annual Conference, Milini Mingo, CHCP, PMP, Alliance Podcast Task Force member, interviews three different session presenters: Raja V Akunuru, MBA, CHCP ( “Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Harnessing Generative AI for Faculty Disclosure Management Process”); Sunali Wadehra, MD (“Embracing Neurodiversity in the CME/CE Workplace: Fostering Strengths and OvercomingHu...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, gain firsthand insight into the Alliance Mentorship Program from a mentee (Alyssa Brown) and her mentor (Stephanie Staggs, MHA, CHCP, Alliance Mentorship Program chair) through their conversation with Emily Ware, Alliance Mentorship Program Subcommittee member. Whether you’re interested in getting involved in the Alliance Mentorship Program or just curious...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Alliance Podcast Task Force Member Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, chats with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Vice President of Accreditation and Recognition Dion Richetti about accreditation myths and misconceptions that can hinder creativity and diversity in continuing education. Listen in to learn how accreditation bodies can...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Alliance Editorial Board President Heather Ranels, MA, MS, CHCP, FACEHP, sits down with fellow faculty development professional Kristi King, MHA, to talk about their experiences working with staff to develop their skills and abilities relating to their role. Listen in as they discuss why it matters, where it’s headed and how CME professionals can support th...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Katie Robinson, PhD, CHCP (Vindico Medical Education), and Wendy Cerenzia, MS (CE Outcomes, LLC), sit down with Alliance Podcast Task Force Member Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP. Listen in as they dive into the power of data analytics and how data not only measures impact — it drives it. || LINKS Almanac : Home | Alliance: Alliance for Continuing Education in...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, CHCP Commission Members Amy Bernard, MS, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP; and Susan Yarbrough, CHCP, FACEHP, chat with Alliance Podcast Task Force Member Milini Mingo about the new CHCP exam. Tune in to learn more about the importance of the CHCP exam for furthering your career and tips to prep for the certification. || LINKS Almanac: Home | Alliance: Alliance for Co...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Alliance PEERS Section member Don Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, sits down with Lawrence Sherman, FACEHP, FRSM, CHCP, president of Meducate Global LLC, health professions education consulting organization focused on capacity building, faculty development, and learning science globally. Listen in as they discuss the importance of a strong, well-rounded needs as...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, recorded live at the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, sits down with presenters Maura H. Davis and Ruth Adewuya, MD, CHCP, MEHP Fellow. Maura and Ruth, along with Poonam Kapadia and Annette Schwind, MS, CHCP, presented the #Alliance25 session “Building Momentum: Charting a Path to Success for W...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, recorded live at the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, sits down with Bretten Gordeau. They discuss key takeaways from his session “Next-Generation Adaptive Leaning in Continuing Education: The Impact of AI-Synthetic Humans,” and how Al-synthetic humans can benefit CME advancement.  || LINKS Alm...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, recorded live at the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Milini Mingo, MPA, CHCP, sits down with presenters Núria Negrao, PhD; Alexandra Howson, PhD, CHCP, FACEHP, E-RYT; Morgan Leafe, MD, MHA; and Sara Fagerlie, PhD, CHCP. Following the conclusion of their session “Navigating the Ethical and Legal Landscape of AI in Healthca...

This episode of The Alliance Podcast was originally recorded, published, and provided by Write Medicine. Thank you to host and producer Alexandra Howson, PhD, CHCP, for sharing this interview with the greater Alliance community. Catch the original episode and more from Write Medicine here . In this episode of Write Medicine, Alexandra Howson, PhD, CHCP, speaks with Ginny Jacobs, principal of Quali...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Don Harting, MA, MS, ELS, CHCP, of the Alliance PEERS Section, sits down with Eugene Pozniak, founder of the CME Forum and CEO of a medical education company with operations in Europe, to discuss issues related to healthcare CME and CPD in Europe. Tune in to learn more about EACCME accreditation criteria and discover where you can go to continue this conver...

In this episode, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Milini Mingo, MPA, CHCP, interviews the presenters of the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference session “Practicing What We Preach: Inspiring Lifelong Learning, Well-being, and Joy at Work!” Listen in to her conversation with Vickie M. Skinner, DHA, CHCP; Jennifer Ipsen, MS; and Lauren Winters, MA, as they advocate for incorporating well-being principl...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Kenny Cox, CHCP, FACEHP, sits down with members of the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference Outcomes Work Group. Pam McFadden, FACEHP; Ailene Cantelmi; and Gayla Bruner discuss how this group has dived deep into the Alliance 2024 Annual Conference data to assess attendee impact and identify improvements for the upcoming conference. Tune in to learn the impact ou...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Almanac Editorial Board Vice Chair Katie Robinson, PhD, CHCP, has an enlightening conversation with Almanac contributor and author of the recent series on supporter perspectives Cody Ortmann. Listen in as Cody advocates for positioning empathy and cultural competence in practice for healthcare CPD professionals. Make sure to read Cody’s previous articles sh...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Almanac Editorial Board member Beth Ryan Townsend, CHCP, connects with Raja V Akunuru, MBA, CHCP, Almanac Editorial Board member and Alliance 2025 Annual Conference presenter. Beth and Raja preview his #Alliance25 session, “Generative AI in Action: 5-Step Framework to Improve Faculty Disclosure Management Process”, discussing how GenAI can address challenge...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Almanac Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief and Chair Erin Schwarz sits down with Alliance 2025 Planning Committee Chair Ailene Cantelmi for a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming conference. Listen in as Ailene highlights why transparency, elevating posters and outcomes, and practicing what we preach as educators were key elements of planning the Alliance 20...

In this special encore episode of The Alliance Podcast, revisit Dr. Brian McGowan’s Legends Interview series 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 and onto continuing education. Look forward to new episodes of The Alliance Podcast, coming soon. || LINKS *Epis...

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this special encore episode of The Alliance Podcast, revisit Dr. Brian McGowan’s Legends Interview series with Dr. Robert (Bob) Fox, Ed. D. Listen as Dr. Fox shares how pursuing a career in adult learning helped him answer a big question: How does change occur? Look forward to new episodes of The Alliance Podcast, coming soon. || LINKS *Episode* https://almanac.acehp.org/Podca...

In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Katie Robinson, Ph. D., CHCP, and Beth Ryan Townsend, CHCP, share their experiences and learnings from the Alliance 2024 Annual Conference in New Orleans. Recorded live, they dive into their session titled "How and Why to Get Your Work Published." They explore key conference takeaways and the benefits of workshop formats in professional developmen...