Month: October 2026

From the Editors – Fall 2026

CE News Editor, Ginny Jacobs, reflects on her recent participation at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES). CES has a history of launching innovative products from VCRs to electric cars. This year’s meeting featured how technology like wearable devices has allowed patients to improve their healthcare experience at home. The innovative mindset fostered in CES should be embraced by CPD professionals.

QI – CPD: Education as Infrastructure

Quality Improvement (QI) coaching enhances healthcare initiatives by providing structured support and mentorship, helping teams refine projects and navigate complex systems. Effective coaching fosters psychological safety, leading to improved engagement and sustained improvements, essential for Continuing Education professionals.

Scholarly Project Opportunity

All SACME members are invited to join a research team to analyze the SACME Listserv. Early-career members can gain mentored hands-on experience in qualitative and AI-assisted research.

Virtual Research Roundtable (VRR) – How to Conduct a Delphi Study

SACME’s mission is “To create and sustain a community of professionals that shapes the future of CPD/CE through leadership, collaboration, and scholarship”. In accordance, SACME offers a variety of educational opportunities.
Virtual Research Roundtables (VRRs) explore methods for conducting scholarship in CPD/CE. Whether an overview of qualitative research, a deep dive into Delphi studies, or tips for conducting focus groups, VRRs seek to enhance and expand our skills and capacity to answer interesting questions in our field.
For example, recently, Giuseppe Aleo, Ph.D. presented a session on “How to Conduct a Delphi Study”. Here Jessica Walter, Ed.D., MA, Chair of SACME’s Scholarship Committee, provides a brief summary of that session.

Technology-Enhanced CPD in the Post-Knowledge Era

The SACME Annual Meeting on March 23, 2026, will feature sessions on the role of generative AI in healthcare professional development and the demands of a hybrid-flexible model, alongside a thematic analysis of CME/CPD discourse from 2004 to 2025.

Save the Dates for SACME 2027

Mark your calendar for May 2-5, 2027 to join colleagues, innovators, and leaders in academic continuing medical education for the SACME 2027 Annual Meeting, set against the vibrant and culturally rich backdrop of Montréal. Known for its dynamic blend of European charm and North American energy, Montréal offers the perfect setting for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and lasting connections.