MCW 2026 Innovations in Healthcare Education Research (IHER) Conference
September 15-17, 2026 | Medical College of Wisconsin
This conference brings together individuals who are passionate about discovering new approaches to assessing learning, faculty development, curricular design and teaching delivery methods that enhance the student learning experience and prepare students for a career in healthcare.
Evolving with Generational Change: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Healthcare Education
The MCW Office of Academic Affairs invites you to attend the 13th annual Innovations in Healthcare Education Research (IHER) Conference. Attend presentations on Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Clinical Skills Learning, Curriculum Design and Innovation, Mentoring and Faculty Development, Student Well-Being and Co-curricular Engagement, Digital Platforms and Resource Evaluation, Research Training and Scholarship, and more.
We invite all Conference participants to utilize the Zoom AI Companion during this year's online sessions, which will provide private, real-time discussion summaries and answers to participant inquiries, while helping everyone stay engaged with the topics and each other.
The Conference is free to attend and will take place virtually via Zoom for all sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Wednesday, Sept. 16. The morning sessions on Thursday, Sept. 17 also will take place via Zoom; however, the afternoon paper poster session on Sept. 17 will take place in-person at the MCW-Milwaukee campus.
2026 Presentation Platforms
- Plenary Sessions
- Workshops
- Panel Sessions
- Oral Presentations
- Ignite Sessions
- Speed Posters
- Roundtables
- Paper Poster Sessions
- Fireside Chats
- World Cafés
- Campfire Sessions
- Fishbowls
- Expert Debate
Call for Submissions
Proposals are now being accepted for the categories due March 2. You may submit more than one.
For this year's three-day conference, all sessions except the paper poster session will be held online. Authors are encouraged to submit joint submissions, which entails submitting either a workshop, panel session or roundtable in February for the first call-for-proposals, followed by an additional submission of a content-related research or innovations abstract during the second call-for-proposals in March. An accepted joint submission will result in a website showcase for the author, bringing additional distinction to your work.
Proposals Due by March 2
Author Notification: April 2
Opens March 2 (Due April 2)
- Innovations in healthcare education abstract
(Submit a 10-minute oral presentation, 3-minute speed poster or paper poster) - Research in healthcare education abstract
(Submit a 10-minute oral presentation, 3-minute speed poster or paper poster) - Ignite Session
- Fireside Chats
- World Cafés
- Campfire Sessions
- Fishbowls
- Expert Debates
Author Notification: May 15
Event Location & Contact Information
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
IHERConference@mcw.edu
