January 24, 2025, marks Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the contributions of individuals who ensure healthcare providers stay at the forefront of medical innovation and patient care. They play a crucial role in addressing the ever-changing demands of the medical field, as they work tirelessly to design, deliver, and refine educational programs that enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals. Here at The France Foundation, we are proud to honor our exceptional continuing education professionals, including Jas Chahal (PhD), Accreditation and Outcomes Manager, and Ailene Cantelmi (MFA), Director of Educational Development, who both received awards at the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Jas Chahal (PhD) was recognized with a CPD Forty Under 40 Award, which celebrates the remarkable work of young professionals serving as a catalyst to engage and inspire a new, vibrant generation of healthcare educators. Ailene Cantelmi (MFA) was honored with the Thomas G. Pearson Memorial Award, which highlights an individual who advances healthcare education through significant contribution of time, development of programs, coordination of activities, and more. Together, their unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of learning and excellence not only empowers healthcare teams to deliver outstanding care but encourages our own team to innovate our educational practices to improve patient outcomes.
Take some time today to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of the healthcare continuing education professionals in your life. Their commitment to advancing knowledge and improving patient care makes a lasting impact beyond what could ever be put into words. Happy Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™!