NAME Cohort 6 | Session 1 - Science of Learning & Intro to Capstone

September 11, 2025

Nemours Academy of Master Educators (NAME) is a ten-month interprofessional faculty development program that was designed to improve the formal training for medical educators who mentor and teach trainees. Clinicians and medical educators participating in this course will learn evidence-based tools and strategies to optimize teaching to a post-graduate medical audience. Upon completion of the NAME Program, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the evidence based cognitive psychology of learning.
  • Demonstrate their skill in a portfolio of teaching strategies.
  • Create an effective curriculum.

If you have questions about the NAME schedule or requirements, please reach out to the Program Chairs: Jessica Allen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC or Sindy Villacrés, DO, FAAP.

If you have questions about claiming CE credits or need assistance navigating this website, please email [email protected].

Target Audience

Interprofessional clinicians and medical educators of Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware interested in becoming familiar with tools and strategies to optimize teaching.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Discuss and review the concepts of the science of learning.
  • Illustrate understanding of the key concepts of “Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning."
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.50 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 3.50 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
08/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
09/11/2025 - 12:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/11/2025 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Nemours Academy of Master Educators | Cohort 6
Add to calendar: 
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, DE
United States

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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Course Director(s)

Jessica Allen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sindy Villacres, DO, MEd, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Jessica Allen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Casey Coleman, MD, MPH, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Megan Donovan, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Katherine McDaniel, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Elissa Miller, MD, FAAP, FAAHPM

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Robyn Miller, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kalen Schou

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kelly Tanner

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sindy Villacres, DO, MEd, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Jessica Allen, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sindy Villacres, DO, MEd, FAAP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Disclosure Form

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Nemours Children's designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Nemours Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 3.50 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.50 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 3.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 3.50 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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