Webinars

Webinars are a great way to breathe new life and professional development into those months between ASPE annual conferences. A Webinar is a seminar conducted over the Internet using a combination of conference calls and a website, or an online application for meetings. They are usually an hour long and begin with a presentation followed by a discussion between the presenters and attendees. We offer Webinars on a variety of subjects and at a variety of times to make them attractive and available to as many people as possible. All live webinars are free for both members and non-members. Check out our current webinars below, and register today!

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

ASPE's Special Interest Groups in Action: Tools, Resources, and Community

ASPE’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are where some of the most meaningful work in our field happens. In this webinar, members from several SIGs will share how these groups are actively contributing to the growth and advancement of SP education. Learn about current initiatives and resources emerging from the Gynecologic Teaching Associate (GTA)/Male Urogenital Teaching Associate (MUTA), Hybrid Simulation, Inter-Professional Education, SP’s Beyond Healthcare, Gender and Sexual Minority, and Disability SIGs. Attendees will gain insight into the conversations shaping these areas of practice, discover resources created by SIG members, and explore opportunities to connect with colleagues who share similar interests. Whether you’re looking for new ideas, practical tools, or a professional community that understands the nuances of SP work, this session will highlight how SIG participation can strengthen both your practice and the broader ASPE community.

Panelists:

Hybrid Simulation, Carol Fleishman, PhD, CHSE, Senior Simulation Educator, Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center

GTA/MUTA, Alyssa Ledesma, BA, Senior SETA Trainer, Oregon Health & Science University

Inter-Professional Education, Dr Joseph P Buhain EdD MBA RRT CMSP CHSOS CMSP FAARC NREMTB, Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Emerging Technology, Marieb College of Health & Human Services

Disability, Shauna Ikahihifo, LEND Fellow, Healthcare Simulation Educator, University of Arizona Health Sciences

SPs Beyond Healthcare: Expanding Simulation Possibilities (ESP), Denise LaMarra, MS, CHSE, Director, Penn Med SP Program

Facilitated by:

Towanda Underdue, B.S., SP Education Specialist, Johns Hopkins University

Dan Brown, B.A., SP Educator / Coordinator, Emory University

DATE: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

REGISTER HERE

UPCOMING BOOK CAFE

Rising Strong, by Brené Brown

Book Café is an OPEN space for ASPE and Non-ASPE members to come together for books and belonging. Our aims are simple: promote lifelong learning, build relationships, and have fun!

Wrapping up our yearlong exploration of professional resilience, our 3rd (and final) Book Cafe LIVE event inspired by this theme will be digging into Brené Brown’s acclaimed Rising Strong.

Whether it’s your first introduction to Brené Brown (or your umpteenth), this is an essential text on building resilience and overcoming setbacks. As the author writes, “If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. This book is about what it takes to get back up.”

Brown is a unique and powerful voice, whose ability to weave research with story will leave you (and your invited SPs, colleagues, etc.) feeling empowered and entertained.

Pro tip: For a real treat, check out the audiobook edition read by Brené herself.

Note: NO prerequisites - Open to ASPE and Non-ASPE members so please share the registration link with peers, colleagues, and our beloved SP teammates. You do NOT need to have read the book ahead of time. Your presence and insights are welcome no matter what, so please join us.

DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2026
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
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UPCOMING LISTENING SESSION

Climate Events Affecting Sims/Sim Centers

A listening session is a safer space for participants to share thoughts and feelings on difficult, often emotional, topics. Its purpose is to foster a sense of community and connection. It is not intended for exploration of resolutions. For this session, we plan to discuss the impact of decreased funding many sim programs are currently experiencing and possible new roles for SPs. As always, the session will be open to anything participants need to discuss.

Listening Session details:

Relaxed structure
Confidential, not recorded
No attendance is kept
Comments can be sent directly to the facilitators to protect anonymity
Turning on video cameras and participation during the session are completely optional

Moderators

Tia Andrighetti DNP, CNM, CNE, CHSE-A, FACNM
Tia Andrighetti is an Associate Professor and Innovation Coach/Simulation Coordinator at Frontier Nursing University. Her role as Innovation Coach/Simulation Coordinator allows her to work extensively with faculty to create active teaching methods that are delivered to students in person and in an online environment. She was one of the inaugural DEI Fellows at Frontier Nursing University. She has published and presented on simulations, simulation techniques, online delivery, and faculty development.

Angie Gilbert, CHSE
Angie Gilbert has been a Simulation Educator at Arkansas Children’s Simulation Education Center for 11 years, developing course curriculum and cases in addition to managing SPs. She has over 20 years’ experience as an SP and healthcare teaching associate. She has been an ASPE member for 8 years and joined the EDISJ committee in 2020. She became a certified healthcare simulation educator in 2023.