UMC Provider Education and Well-Being Symposium 2026

Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Academic Events Center, Lubbock, Texas


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (10.00 hours), General Attendance (10.00 hours), IPCE (10.00 hours), Medical Ethics (2.00 hours), Nursing Contact Hours (10.00 hours), Pain and Prescription Management (2.00 hours)

The 2026 UMC Provider Education and Well-Being Symposium is far more than a traditional medical conference. It is a distinctive experience created to educate, inspire, and renew today’s healthcare professionals. Developed by providers for providers, this innovative event combines high-quality clinical education with a meaningful emphasis on well-being, connection, and interprofessional collaboration.

This energizing symposium brings healthcare professionals together to exchange ideas, strengthen teamwork, and explore new approaches to advancing patient care and provider wellness. Attendees will engage with evidence-based clinical updates, innovative team-based care strategies, and practical tools for population health, preventive care, and chronic disease management. The program will also highlight the impact of social determinants of health, strengthen interprofessional communication, and offer strategies to recognize and address provider burnout. Designed to spark collaboration and support meaningful change, the symposium equips healthcare teams with actionable insights to improve care coordination, reduce disparities, and enhance outcomes for the diverse communities they serve.

communities they serve.

1. Describe current evidence-based guidelines and population health strategies relevant to team-based care delivery.
2. Explain the impact of social determinants of health on patient outcomes across diverse populations.
3. Recognize signs, risk factors, and system contributors to provider burnout and their effects on healthcare teams.
4. Apply evidence-based guidelines in clinical decision-making within an interprofessional team setting.
5. Demonstrate effective interprofessional communication strategies to enhance care coordination.
6. Integrate social determinants of health into patient assessment and management plans.
7. Implement team-based workflows that support preventive care and chronic disease management.
8. Evaluate current practice patterns for gaps in guideline adherence, care coordination, and health equity.
9. Develop strategies to improve team-based care delivery and reduce health disparities.
10. Incorporate provider well-being strategies into practice to reduce burnout and improve team performance.

Cancellation Policy

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, facilities, and educational activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended.
If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in an activity, including assistance with accessibility or dietary needs, please contact the OPDACE Conference Coordinator or program staff prior to the event so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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