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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ASPE WEBINAR

Unlocking the Abstract Process

This webinar aims to increase transparency in the abstract submission and review process, providing participants with a clear understanding of the steps involved from start to finish. Key roles in the abstract review process will be highlighted, offering insights into how decisions are made and who is involved. Changes in the abstract submission process will be highlighted. By the end of the session, participants will feel empowered to confidently navigate the abstract process and enhance their chances of success.

Presented by:

Kerensa Peterson (she/her), MFA, MS
Director, SP Program, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Center for Simulated Patient Care

Kerensa Peterson has worked in Human Simulation since 2007. She began her career at Northwestern University at the Feinberg School of Medicine as a Standardized Patient (SP) and in 2014 became a Standardized Patient Educator there. After earning her second Masters degree in Health Communication from Northwestern, she accepted a position with the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners as the Assistant Director for Standardized Patient Training. She worked with a dedicated team to produce a high-quality exam experience for DO students taking their Level 2-PE. She came back to academia in 2021 as the SP Program Supervisor at UCR. An active member of the Association of SP Educators (ASPE) since 2016, she currently serves as Co-Chair for the subcommittee for Conference Abstract Submissions and Program Development and formerly served as an ASPE Board Member from 2021-2022 and received the ASPE Emerging Leader Award in 2023.

Nicholas Gonzales (he/they), BS
SP Educator, Simulated Patient Program, Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Nicholas Gonzalez is the Standardized Patient Educator for the SP Program within the Gordon Center and the co-chair of the ASPE subcommittee for Conference Abstract Submissions and Program Development. He has a background in psychology and specializes in working with SPs to train them on their portrayals, the physical exam, and learner assessments. Nicholas also works as the quality assurance analyst for the program, striving to maintain and further develop SPs in every regard of the role.

Amber Snyder (she/her), EdD

Dr. Amber Snyder is the Simulation Program Supervisor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center where she oversees the day-to-day operations of a statewide simulation program focused on training children and youth workers. She was responsible for the creation of the simulation program and has been nationally recognized for her work in workforce development and social work simulation.

Amber was ASPEs 2022 Emerging Leader and previously served as the chair of Curriculum Development and Advancement and Vice President of Finance where she launched the ASPE fund. She currently serves as the ASPE Conference committee Chair.

DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

REGISTER HERE

ASPE BOOK CAFE

Presence by Amy Cuddy

The ASPE Book Café Subcommittee will be hosting a live discussion of Presence by Amy Cuddy on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. This Book Café is the first in a series of three exploratory discussions on the theme of (you guessed it) “presence.”

You may remember Amy Cuddy from her TedTalk, “Your body language may shape who you are.” It’s a great 20-minute primer to the book and intro to the author.

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 read the book ahead of time. Your presence and insights are welcome no matter what, so please join us.

In preparation for the new series, we want to hear from you. We always aim to provide engaging content that generates community, activates empathy, and encourages our members to exercise curiosity so we can all expand our knowledge. Please take a moment to complete the following survey, so we can better meet those goals and serve the membership. (Even if you’ve never attended a Book Café, or don’t attend regularly, your feedback is appreciated!)

Survey Link: https://ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HCpIn6uWgUJ9ga