The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education values people and communities at the center of healthcare. We are looking for patients and caregivers to share their experiences as Patient Responders at the Nexus Summit 2023. Nexus Summit 2023 is the National Center’s annual virtual conference. The attendees include health professions educators, providers, and students.

The healthcare community needs many viewpoints so we can create systems that put people first.The National Center is looking for patients who come from many different backgrounds and cultures, have a variety of jobs, and are of different ages, races, and religions. As a Patient Responder, you will share your healthcare experiences and viewpoints with teams. These teams teach health professionals and provide care to patients. Your input helps our health teams better understand what patients need and want.

Your feedback will also be used to design a keynote session at the Summit. If you are interested, you can participate in the keynote session with other patients.

You will be trained and supported during the sessions. 

The Call for Patient Responders has closed. We are grateful for such a robust response!

Time Commitment: You will attend a one-hour training session in early September before the Nexus Summit. The Summit is on September 18-19 and 27-29. The training will teach you what to expect and answer your questions. During the Summit, you will participate in at least two one-hour presentation sessions (called Seminars). During the Seminars, attendees talk about their work. Your role will be to listen, participate, and share your experience and perspective. All Seminars are virtual and conducted via Zoom.

When: Patient Responders will participate in at least two Seminars on September 18, 19, 27, 28, and 29. You may attend up to 10 Seminars if you wish. After each Seminar, you will write down your thoughts in a form and submit those each day. If you want to give your feedback verbally, you will attend a video call. A strong internet connection, a device, and a private workspace is necessary for the Seminars and video calls.

Honorarium: You will receive $300 for the training and the first two Seminars you attend. You will be paid an additional $100 for each session that you attend up to a maximum of 10 total sessions.

Background: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education values putting people, families, and communities at the center of healthcare and professional education. Since our first conference in 2016, this focus has been one of the priorities that shapes the work of our organization. To learn more about the National Center’s strategies and priorities, visit our website here.