Name
Building the Healthcare Workforce of Tomorrow: Durable Skills for Human-Centered Care
Description

In today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment, medical knowledge alone is no longer sufficient. Durable skills (e.g., communication, adaptability, teamwork, emotional regulation, and cultural awareness) are increasingly essential for preparing healthcare professionals to work effectively alongside AI, address workforce shortages, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This panel brings together assessment experts, healthcare educators, and workforce leaders to examine how durable skills are being assessed, developed, and integrated across medical and nursing education. Panelists will share emerging assessment approaches, implementation lessons, and practical strategies for embedding durable skills into healthcare training. Aligned with the conference theme, Connecting Innovation, People, and Impact, the session includes an interactive discussion focused on actionable ideas that attendees can apply within their own assessment and education programs.

Primary Topic
Skills, Credentialing, and Workforce Alignment
Session Area
Certification & Licensure (C&L) Division, Education Division, Workforce Skills Credentialing Division, Industrial/Organizational Division, Health Sector SIG