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The UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators and UNMC Distance Education are seeking abstracts for the fourth annual InnovatED Symposium on Oct. 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event showcases new innovations in health professions education, including advances in ideas, technology and teaching methods. The deadline for submissions is June 5, and notifications of decisions will be sent in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNMC faculty, staff and students are eligible to submit a proposal<\/a> for interactive and multi-faceted presentations on innovations that can be easily adapted and implemented by attendees. All presentations will be in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential topics include quality improvement strategies, technology in education and innovative teaching methods. Submitted abstracts should be no more than 300 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The InnovatED Symposium brings together educators, staff and learners from across Nebraska to share novel and innovative teaching approaches, exchange practical strategies to incorporate right away and foster new collaborations with peers. The day-long symposium on Oct. 1 will be held in the Truhlsen Campus Events Center on the Omaha campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the symposium<\/a> and proposal guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email the academy<\/a> with questions regarding proposal topics, session format or the submission process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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