2026 Annual Meeting Proceedings

This report features the abstracts and posters selected for the 2026 program, highlighting the breadth of ideas, innovation, and scholarly work across our membership. The projects showcased here reflect a shared commitment to advancing education and improving outcomes for students, residents, and faculty. SACME remains dedicated to supporting these efforts through ongoing opportunities to build research skills and foster collaboration.

Dive into the details of SACME 2026 Annual Meeting with the full list of Oral Abstracts presented in Lexington this March. Learn from CPD/CE colleagues who’ve developed innovative strategies, including interprofessional and team-based education, working in the evolving CPD/CE environment using data driven CPD, and incorporating quality improvement and patient safety.

The SACME 2026 poster abstracts discuss various educational initiatives aimed at improving CPD practices and theory. These 27 Posters were first presented in Lexington, but we hope you are able to reference this valuable research from the comfort of home.

Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam delivered the Barbara Barnes Plenary session on the evolution and future of continuing professional development (CPD). He emphasized data-informed learning, adaptive expertise, and the importance of aligning CPD with healthcare systems. The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing learning pathways was also discussed, stressing collaboration and trust in education.

This session highlighted the evolution of continuing professional development (CPD). Panelists examined its historical foundations, current complexities, and future innovations, emphasizing the importance of adaptability to enhance clinician education and improve patient care outcomes.

View a selection of photos from the SACME 2026 Annual Meeting and 50th Anniversary Celebration! This meeting brought together thought leaders, innovators, and scholars dedicated to advancing CPD and Interprofessional Education.