Join us at the National Health Science Conference
Experience
Because you don’t want to miss being surrounded by 400 health science educators and
partners who just “get” what you do. These are your people – your mentors and inspiration
and colleagues in education. Remind yourself what makes health science so special.
Learn
With more than 50 concurrent sessions along with keynote and featured sessions, there is
something waiting for you at NHSC2020. Get best practices and teaching strategies
updates and hone your areas of interest. Become familiar with the latest classroom
resources.
Connect
Make the world of health science education a little bit more personal. Opportunities exist
throughout the conference to find subject-matter peers, exchange ideas, expand
collaborations, and strengthen your career. Set yourself apart by discovering a new
innovation that can help enhance your program. It’s all at NHSC2020.
This was one of the most influential and educational conferences I’ve ever attended. It was great meeting people to network and focusing on health science for 3 days!
It was THE BEST HEALTHCARE conference I have ever attended. It was refreshing to go to all the sessions and come out with useful information for my classroom. THANK YOU!
I can’t even describe what this conference meant to me. I learned so much and added to my repertoire of teaching tools/ideas.
Registration Information
Join us at the National Health Science Conference!
Pre-conference Session Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The pre-conference morning session will be devoted to the effective use of the newly released NCHSE Health Science Curriculum Enhancements and how to improve student outcomes. The afternoon session will include visits to high profile centers on the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) campus and connections with highly specialized health professionals.
Pre-conference Sessions will be led by Rhonda Evatt and Katrina Haynes. Here’s an example of the content you can expect in the newly revised NCHSE Health Science Curriculum Enhancements.
Why You Should Attend This Year?
All pre-conference attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the NCHSE Health Science Curriculum Enhancements (release date August 2020 and aligned to the National Health Science Standards May 2019 updates). This highly interactive resource is filled with engaging activities and technology infused lessons to support the delivery of the standards. This is a $350 value for teachers from NCHSE member states and a $500 value for teachers from non-member states.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Avish Parashar is an experienced, innovative, energetic, and humorous speaker who uses his 15+ years of experience performing, directing and teaching improv comedy to deliver unique and refreshing presentations to a variety of audiences.
Weaving together humorous stories, jokes, audience interaction, and improv comedy games, Avish keeps the audience engaged while imparting a key lesson: Planning is Important, but Improvising is Essential! No matter how well you plan, things will go wrong, surprises will arise, and the Universe will throw you a curveball. Your success and sanity are directly related to how you respond these challenges. By the end of one of Avish’s presentations you will have key tools to flow with all that life throws at you.
Avish graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995, created, managed, and directed Polywumpus Improv Comedy from 1996-2002, and currently performs, teaches, and directs improv with Full Circle Theater. Avish is an active member of the National Speakers Association, Toastmasters, and the Network of Indian Professionals. When not speaking, Avish reads, writes, plays basketball, and has been known to make a short film or two…
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Friday, October 30, 2020
RESETMotivated by the decline of playful childhoods and connected friendships, Missy Nicholas and Greeta Russell present RESET. This talk is designed to walk parents, guardians and educators through RESETing their children’s relationship with technology by acknowledging the effects of excessive screen time and giving practical advice on how to take action.
Greeta Russell is an author, public speaker, wife and mother with a background in education and ministry. She is a catalyst for change in the lives of others as she inspires determination. She communicates with raw vulnerability utilizing her roles as a classroom teacher, youth minister, and grieving mom. Through honesty, compassion, and wisdom she challenges others to RISE above their circumstances and follow her example of cultivating life.
Missy Nicholas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, public speaker, wife and mother.
Her primary passion in life is to hand out hope to those who find themselves with a shortage. She is a straight-forward communicator who has an ability to share her uncommon perspective in a way that allows others to RISE above the difficulties in their life to seek hope, reconciliation, healing and growth.
Early Bird Registration Cost
Note: Pricing increases to $250 after October 4, 2020.
Note: Pricing increases to $650 after October 4, 2020
Convince Your Organization
Need extra help convincing your organization to send you? We’ve got you covered with pre-written request letter. Just edit with your info and copy and paste it into your email!
You can always contact us if you need help showcasing the impact it will have!
Hotel Information
NCHSE has arranged a block of rooms at the:
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Blvd
Charleston SC 29403
(843) 723-3000
