2025 ACVP Educator Summit:

The Resilient Educator: Thriving in the Evolving Landscape of Heart Health

Join the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP) Educator Council for a dynamic, in-person summit designed for the modern cardiovascular educator. In a field defined by rapid change and innovation, resilience is not just a skill—it's a necessity.

The ACVP Educator Summit will bring together cardiovascular educators and academic leaders from across the country to engage in meaningful dialogue, professional development, and peer collaboration. Our goal is to offer a robust and relevant program that supports excellence in cardiovascular education at all levels. Whether you are a seasoned program director or new to the field, this summit will provide you with the tools, strategies, and connections to thrive.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Sentara College of Health Sciences, Chesapeake, VA
• Preview Our Schedule* Below!

*Schedule is under development and subject to change; All times are in Eastern Time (GMT-04)

8:30 am: Registration, Breakfast

8:50 am: Welcome and Introduction

9:00 am: New JRCCVT Guidelines ; Jackie Long-Goding

9:50 am: Why Hospitals are Developing Cardiovascular Technology Programs ; Dr. Nicole Cobb

10:35 am: How Sentara uses Hybrid Learning and Different Learning Techniques to Succeed ; Megan Hunsinger

11:15 am: Sonographers without Borders ; Pam Brower

12:00 pm: Lunch ; 45 minute break

12:45 pm: Mentorship: Building Resilient Learners ; Jennifer Dunifon

1:45 pm: Partnering for Progress: A collaborative project to train component cath lab technologists ; Latoya Payton & Wes Dean

2:40 pm: The AI Classroom: Enhancing Critical Thinking with AI in Cardiovascular Technology - Not Replacing It ; Lena Scott

3:15 pm: Resiliency for the Allied Healthcare Workforce ; Elaine Vandenburgh

4:05 pm:  Empowering Healthcare Students: Strategies for Success ; Kerry Weinberg

4:30 pm: Farewell & Conclusions

Registration:

• ACVP Members: $50
• Non-Members: $99 (Registration fee includes all sessions and networking opportunities.)

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