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 envision for the future of CME/CPD.

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Almanac: Home | Alliance: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions | Alliance LinkedIn: Alliance For Continuing Education in the Health Professions: Posts | LinkedIn | Alliance 2026 Annual Conference: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions > Education & Events > Annual Conference > Conference Home | AudrieLinkedIn: Audrie Tornow, CHCP, FACEhp | LinkedIn | Greselda LinkedIn: Greselda Butler | LinkedIn

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 OvercomingHurdles”); and Stan J. Pogroszewski, JD (“Saving Sight Insights on a Series of QI Programs”). Tune in for a glimpse into their innovative sessions and make sure to catch their sessions at the 50-year celebration taking place Feb. 16-19, 2026, in Atlanta.

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LINKSAlmanac: Home | Alliance: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions | Alliance LinkedIn: Alliance For Continuing Education in the Health Professions: Posts | LinkedIn | Alliance 2026 Annual Conference: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions > Education & Events > Annual Conference > Conference Home | Raja LinkedIn: Raja V. Akunuru, MBA | LinkedIn | Sunali LinkedIn: Sunali Wadehra, MD | LinkedIn

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 about mentorship, listen in for participant perspectives from both sides of the pairing.

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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 support innovative programming while still ensuring compliance.

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Almanac: Home | Alliance: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions | Alliance LinkedIn: Alliance For Continuing Education in the Health Professions: Posts | LinkedIn | AACME: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education - ACCME | AACME LinkedIn: Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME): Overview | LinkedIn | ACCME Facebook: Facebook | ACCME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accreditedcme | AACME Bluesky: Accreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education (@accreditedcme.bsky.social) — Bluesky | ACCME Compliance Check Archive: News Archive - ACCME | “Coffee with Graham” Podcast: Podcast - ACCME | ACCME Compliance & Noncompliance: Compliance & Non Compliance - ACCME | ACCME Policies: Policies - ACCME | Dion Richetti LinkedIn: Dion Richetti | LinkedIn

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 the educators behind the education.

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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.

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Almanac: Home | Alliance: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions | Alliance LinkedIn: Alliance For Continuing Education in the Health Professions: Posts | LinkedIn | Katie LinkedIn: Katie Robinson, PhD, CHCP | LinkedIn | Wendy LinkedIn: Wendy Cerenzia | LinkedIn | Andrea LinkedIn: Andrea M Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP | LinkedIn | Katie’s Almanac Article: Beyond Knowledge and Performance: How Reflective Questions Regarding Attitudes and Perceptions Can Up Your Outcomes Storytelling | Wendy’s Almanac Article: Outcomes Measurement in CME: Current Trends, Challenges and Future Considerations

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.

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Almanac: Home | Alliance: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions | Alliance LinkedIn: Alliance For Continuing Education in the Health Professions: Posts | LinkedIn | Amy Bernard LinkedIn: Amy Bernard, MS, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP | LinkedIn | Susan Yarbrough LinkedIn: Susan Yarbrough, CHCP, FACEhp | LinkedIn | CHCP Exam Info: CHCP | CHCP Exam Candidate Handbook: Microsoft Word - Candidates Handbook 2015 CHCP 6.29.2015 | CHCP Exam Content Outline: Certified Healthcare CPD Professional Exam Content Outline_Finalv4.pdf | CHCP Prep Flashcards: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professionals: CHCP Prep Flashcards | CHCP Practice Exam: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions | CHCP Prep Webinar Series: Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professionals: Certification Preparation Webinar Series

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 assessment for developing a quality CME program.

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Don LinkedIn: Donald Harting MA, MS, ELS, CHCP | LinkedIn

Lawrence LinkedIn: Lawrence Sherman FACEHP, FRSM, CHCP | LinkedIn

Meducate Global, LLC: Enhance Your Health Professions Education, Communication and Presentation Skills with Meducate Global