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The Alliance Podcast: Continuing Conversations is the official podcast channel for the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions. We invite you to listen whenever it’s convenient for you, with your morning coffee or to wind down in the evening. Providing you information in new ways is a priority for the Alliance, and this is one way we're happy to serve and support you.

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Episodes

  1. 72 – Scaling and Strategy: Future-Proofing Your CE Program

    In continuation of the conversation from Episode 63 – Accreditation Myths That Limit Innovation, Alliance Podcast Task Force Member Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP, chats with University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Director of Interprofessional Continuing Education...

  2. 71 – Past Presidents Panel

    Led by current Alliance President Vince Loffredo, EdD, this episode of the Alliance Podcast facilitates a discussion between past Alliance presidents Steven Kawczak, PhD, CHCP, FACEHP; Damon Marquis and Joseph S. Green, PhD. Listen in as they reminisce about the past, connect to the present and...

  3. 70 – CME/CPD Debate Club With the Alliance Podcast Task Force

    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...

  4. 69 – National Volunteer Month Highlight: Why I Volunteer With the Alliance

    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…

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  5. 68 – Live From #Alliance26: How Did We Get Here? Exploring Nonlinear Career Paths

    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...

  6. 67 – Live From #Alliance26: My So-Called CPD Mistake

    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…

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  7. 66 – #Alliance26 Preview: Celebrating 50 Years of CME

    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…

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  8. 65 – Sneak Peek Into #Alliance26 Sessions

    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”)…

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  9. 64 – Creating Community: Alliance Mentorship Program

    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...

  10. 63 – Accreditation Myths That Limit Innovation

    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...

  11. 62 – Faculty Development

    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…

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  12. 61 – Data Analytics for Impact

    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...

  13. 60 – Pathways to Certification: Demystifying CHCP

    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...

  14. 59 – PEERS Global CME/CPD With Lawrence Sherman

    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...

  15. 58 – Live From #Alliance25: Building Momentum: Charting a Path to Success for Women in CE/CPD Careers

    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...

  16. 57 – Live From #Alliance25: Next-Generation Adaptive Learning in Continuing Education: The Impact of AI-Synthetic Humans

    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...

  17. 56 – Live From #Alliance25: Navigating the Ethical and Legal Landscape of AI in Healthcare

    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....

  18. Provided by Write Medicine: Don't Be Kodak: Future-proof Your CME Strategy With Ginny Jacobs

    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…

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  19. 54 – European CME/CPD With Eugene Pozniak

    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…

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  20. 53 – Lifelong Learning, Well-being and Joy at Work: An #Alliance 25 Preview

    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,...

  21. 52 – Insights From the #Alliance25 Outcomes Work Group

    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…

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  22. 51 – Supporter Perspectives With Cody Ortmann

    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...

  23. 50 – Generative AI in Action: An #Alliance25 Preview

    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...

  24. 49 – Outcomes, Research and ‘Practicing What We Preach’ as Educators: A Chat With the #Alliance25 Chair

    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...

  25. 48 – Encore: Legends Interview With Dr. Carol Havens

    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...

  26. 47 – Encore: Legends Interview With Dr. Bob Fox

    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...

  27. 46 – Live From #Alliance24: How and Why to Get Your Work Published

    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...

  28. 45 – Personal Reflections on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Chanise Reese-Queen, Ed.D., MSA, and Pamela Mason, CHCP, FACEHP, ATSF, discuss their recent Alliance 2024 Annual Conference session "Book Club Discussion: Personal Reflections on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion." Reflecting on their...

  29. 44 – Live From #Alliance24: Putting the Top Almanac Articles to Work for You

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Lisa Cohen, CHCP, FACEHP, and Kenny Cox, CHCP, FACEHP, bring you live insights from the Alliance 2024 Annual Conference in New Orleans. From their session “Putting the Top Almanac Articles to Work for You,” they share key learnings from…

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  30. 43 – The Impact of Educating the Educators With the Founders of CMEpalooza

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Kenny Cox, CHCP, FACEHP, sits down with Derek Warnick and Scott Kober, MBA, to discuss their unique approach to planning education for the healthcare CPD community. The conversation explores the inspiration behind the CMEpalooza event, as...

  31. 42 – Generative AI for Producing and Analyzing Outcomes Reports

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Generative artificial intelligence, or “GenAI,” is making quite the impression across many industries, including healthcare CPD. The Alliance PEERS Section collaborated with the Almanac and the Alliance Podcast to host a three-part mini-series focused fully on GenAI. In part…

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  32. 41 – Generative AI for Content Development

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Generative artificial intelligence, or “GenAI,” is making quite the impression across many industries, including healthcare CPD. The Alliance PEERS Section collaborated with the Almanac and the Alliance Podcast to host a three-part mini-series focused fully on GenAI. In part two...

  33. 40 – Generative AI for Developing Needs Assessments and Business Proposals

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Generative artificial intelligence, or “GenAI,” is making quite the impression across many industries, including healthcare CPD. The Alliance PEERS Section collaborated with the Almanac and the Alliance Podcast to host a three-part mini-series focused fully on GenAI. In this...

  34. 39 – The Myth of Learning Styles

    Key Takeaways: • Learning styles inventories are not innate and not validated on scientific research to leverage as part of educational design. • The evidence base for learning styles does not exist, and when someone refers to “use of learning styles” we should be sure to turn on our critical...

  35. 38 – Educating the Educators: Takeaways From Planning a Conference for Healthcare CPD Professionals

    “I want to be part of solutions … I want to help people be better at what they do.” Healthcare CPD professionals are often planning conference and meeting education with clinicians in mind. When it comes to the Alliance Annual Conference, healthcare CPD professionals are educating their own...

  36. 37 – A Conversation With Dr. Russell J. Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA

    Healthcare CPD professionals play a significant role in how providers care for patients. How does progress in diversity, equity and inclusion factor into continuing education in the health professions? In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Dr. Russell J. Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA, expands on his...

  37. 36 – Live From #Alliance23: ‘Best Practices for Managing the Regularly Scheduled Series’

    Are you still reflecting on the amazing learnings and takeaways you brought back from the Alliance 2023 Annual Conference? Keep the conversation going with this episode of the Alliance Podcast, recorded live from National Harbor, Maryland. In this episode, Rebecca Kolb, MA; Magna Patel; and Tina...

  38. 35 – Live From #Alliance23: ‘Overcoming Disclosure Dilemmas 2023 Edition’

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Are you still reflecting on the amazing learnings and takeaways you brought back from the Alliance 2023 Annual Conference? Keep the conversation going with this episode of the Alliance Podcast, recorded live from National Harbor, Maryland. In this episode, Karen Overstreet, EdD,...

  39. 34 – #Alliance23 Preview: Communicating as a CE Professional With Erin Schwarz and Joe LiVigni

    ABOUT THE EPISODE As you prepare to emerge, overcome and lead with your healthcare CPD colleagues, tune into this session preview episode featuring Erin Schwarz and Joe LiVigni for a look at their Wednesday, Feb. 8 presentation “‘Can We Talk?’ Hard Conversations I’ve Had as a CE Professional.”...

  40. 33 – #Alliance23 Preview: ‘Assessing Assessments’ With Jim Morgante, PhD

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Will we see you at the Alliance 2023 Annual Conference, Feb. 6–9 in National Harbor, Maryland? As you prepare to emerge, overcome and lead with your healthcare CPD colleagues, tune into this session preview episode featuring Jim Morgante, PhD, for a look at his Tuesday, Feb. 7...

  41. 32 – HIV/AIDS Awareness Month With Dr. Neil Rellosa

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In an effort to recognize various awareness months in the healthcare space, the Alliance Almanac Editorial Board is on a mission to create content dedicated to these causes. In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with pediatric infectious disease...

  42. 31 – Diabetes Awareness Month With Dr. Patrick Hanley

    In an effort to recognize various awareness months in the healthcare space, the Alliance Almanac Editorial Board is on a mission to create content dedicated to these causes. Here, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Patrick Hanley to discuss...

  43. 30 – The Learner Experience With Dr. Andrew Zeniou and Erin Schwarz

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with a learner and education manager from a hands-on continuing education program. You don’t want to miss this conversation with Dr. Andrew Zeniou and Alliance Almanac Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Erin...

  44. 29 – Patient Education, Interprofessional Care and Authorship With Arlene Karole

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis catches up with Alliance member Arlene Karole. Arlene is the director of the Office of Academic Engagement, Education and Communications in the Department of Cardiology at Northwell Health, along with her role as an...

  45. 28 – Online Education in Healthcare CPD With Dr. Michael Fox

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Welcome back to the Alliance Podcast. In this episode, we turn the spotlight on online education in honor of September’s National Online Learning Day celebration. In this episode, Kathleen Weis is joined by pediatrician Dr. Michael Fox to discuss all-things online education....

  46. 27 – Legends Interview Series: David Price, MD, FAAFP, FACEHP, FSACME

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Dr. Brian McGowan sits down with Dr. David Price for an installment of the Legends Interview Series. Listen in as Dr. Price discusses his career in medicine and healthcare CPD, starting with his medical origin story which dates back to…

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  47. 26 – AAPI Heritage Month and Healthcare CPD With Joe Kim and Chitra Subramaniam

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of the Alliance Podcast, Executive Director Kathleen Weis gathers with Joe Kim, MD, MPH, MBA, and Chitra Subramaniam, PhD, to celebrate and recognize Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander members of the healthcare CPD community, as well as the patients they...

  48. 25 – Jann T. Balmer, 2022 Miller-Wentz Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, we spotlight Dr. Jann Torrance Balmer, PhD, RN, FACEhp, FAAN, recipient of the 2022 Miller-Wentz Lifetime Achievement Award. Tune in as Jann discusses her professional journey, including anecdotes from her Alliance presidency. Also,...

  49. 24 – Celebrating Our Volunteer Leaders

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, we’re celebrating National Volunteer Month (April) and National Volunteer Week (April 18–22, 2022). Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis turns the spotlight on two volunteer leaders, Michelle Skidmore and Caitlyn Keenan. The...

  50. 23 – Shelly B. Rodrigues, 2022 Frances M. Maitland Memorial Mentorship Award Recipient

    ABOUT THE EPISODE In the latest episode of the Alliance Podcast, Alliance Executive Director Kathleen Weis sits down with Shelly B. Rodrigues, MS, CAE, FACEhp, FAAMSE, the 2022 recipient of the Frances M. Maitland Memorial Mentorship Award. Listen in as Shelly reflects on the value of mentorship…

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