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Celebrating Mentorship & The Frances Maitland Award Lecture

Thursday, January 9, 2025
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM ET
Location: Osceola B
In the mid-1990s, before many of us were engaged in CME/CE, Frances Maitland accepted the position of executive director of the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions. In that role, she increased the visibility, membership, and professional stature of the organization. In recognition of her many achievements, including bringing pharmaceutical companies to the Alliance as supporters of CME and fostering mentorship among educational professionals, the ACEHP endowed the Frances M. Maitland Memorial Mentorship Lecture and Award. In this session you will learn more about Ms. Maitland, about mentorship and hear from the 2025 award winner, who has a call to action for each of us!

Following the Maitland lecture, we’ll hear from Melissa Wiles, Stephanie Staggs, Eriko Clements, and Heather Ranels as they take the stage to share the journey of our Alliance-sanctioned mentorship program. From its beginnings to its impressive achievements, this panel will spotlight the power of mentorship in shaping careers and building lasting connections within the Alliance Community and beyond.

You’ll hear real stories from past participants about how mentorship transformed their professional paths and learn about exciting plans for the future. Whether you’re looking to mentor, be mentored, or simply get inspired, this session will leave you ready to get involved.