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MCACHE with UDM: 3rd annual Research Symposium

September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

MCACHE with UDM: 3rd annual Research Symposium

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (EST)

Location: University of Detroit – Student Union Ballroom (McNichols Campus)

4001 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48221-3038

Agenda:

10:00am-10:30am – Registration

10:30am-12:00pm – Poster, Innovation and Podiums

12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch and Keynote Speaker

1:00pm-2:00pm – Panel Discussion

2:00pm-2:30pm – Breakout Session

2:30pm-3:30pm – Innovation Pitch Competition

3:30pm-4:00pm – Closing Remarks and Awards

Keynote Speaker:

Christina Michajlyszyn DSc, PT, FACHE

Reimagining Rehabilitation: From Clinical Practice to Health System Transformation

This event celebrates Detroit’s rich history and innovative spirit, focusing on transformative healthcare solutions that prioritize patient-centered care, community wellbeing and the health of the healthcare workforce. Faculty, staff, alumni, community members and current students are welcome to attend this inspiring symposium. Engage with groundbreaking research, explore innovative healthcare solutions and connect with fellow professionals and scholars. Let’s innovate, lead and celebrate together!

Symposium Themes Include:

  • Safety and Quality of Care
  • Healthcare Innovations and Leadership
  • Social Responsibility
  • Health, Wellness, and Community Engagement

NEW THIS YEAR — AI Innovation Demo Day

This year’s symposium introduces AI Innovation Demo Day, presented by the Center for Augmenting Intelligence in partnership with the CHP Research Symposium Committee.

This dedicated one-hour showcase invites students, faculty and community members to share live demonstrations, lightning talks and poster presentations highlighting innovation in artificial intelligence, health technology and clinical simulation.

Have a working prototype, pilot project or compelling concept?

Demo Day is your opportunity to showcase innovation in action. Abstracts for AI Innovation Demo Day are submitted through the same symposium submission process and will be considered for inclusion in this special session.

As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Midwest Chapter of American College of Healthcare Executives, is authorized to award 4.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.

Registration Instructions:

  1. Click here to register!
  2. Click “Register Here” on the University of Detroit Mercy’s website.
  3. Enter quantity of people for the Homecoming registration and click Next.
  4. Enter information, select CHP Research Symposium as your event, click Next.
  5. Complete Registration.

Details

  • Date: September 26, 2026
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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