The PATIENTS Program

04/22/2026

Denise Coley shares her thoughts about the impact of the PATIENTS Professors Academy and her ability to draw on the extensive alumni cohort to continue advocating for patient-centered health care research.

Link to Denise Coley video: https://youtu.be/L2e6AAZ7JKE

The PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA) is a free, five‑week online program (July 13 – August 17, 2026) that brings together patients, caregivers, community leaders, advocates, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the country to patient‑centered, community‑engaged research.

Apply to the PATIENTS Professors Academy 2026. Link to application: https://tinyurl.com/UMBPPA2026

Generous financial contributions from faculty, staff, and friends of The PATIENTS Program are vital to the program's continued success.MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY

04/14/2026

Host Paris Barnes is joined by patient advocate Jeff Wells for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and advocacy shaped by lived experience. From surviving a life-altering stroke to influencing accessibility and health literacy in research spaces, Jeff reminds us that meaningful change doesn’t require perfection—just a commitment to being better.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired

YouTube link: https://lnkd.in/eDzsTMjp
Audio link: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WNIOtpuWa2b]

To stay connected with the PATIENTS Program, check out https://linktr.ee/thepatientsprogram

04/13/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, who has been named a 2026 recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige Foundation National Quality Leadership Excellence Award in the health care sector.

Please join us in congratulating C. Daniel Mullins, PhD, on being named a 2026 recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige Foundation National Quality Leadership Excellence Award in the health care sector. 👏

A professor and executive director of The PATIENTS Program Progam at UMSOP, Mullins is recognized for his leadership and commitment to advancing patient-centered research and improving health care outcomes.

This national honor reflects the meaningful impact of his work across communities.

04/10/2026

We have an exciting virtual curriculum planned for this summer. Join an incredible cohort for discussions and community-building on making health care research more patient-centered and community-engaged. The PATIENTS Professors Academy starts on July 13 and ends on August 17. It is a free, 5-week program based at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and sponsored by Bayer.
Learn more and apply today. https://lnkd.in/enkq9T_Z

04/07/2026

Listen to Yahtiley-Phoenix Bell-Waltz-Ward talk about her experience with the Academy. We hope you'll join us this summer.
https://youtu.be/D9aGA-JqBKA

Applications are open for the PATIENTS Professors Academy. Learn more about the PATIENTS Professors Academy and apply to join. https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/programs/the-patients-program/patients-academy/

PATIENTS Professor Academy (PPA) Class of 2025 graduate Yahtiley Phoenix Bell Waltz Ward reflects on her PPA journey and the powerful lesson she gained—that ...

04/01/2026

Applications are open for the PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA)! A free, five‑week online program (July 13–August 17, 2026)

Thank you to Sabah Farhat for sharing her experience with the PPA.

The PATIENTS Professors Academy gathers patients, caregivers, community leaders, and researchers together to advance patient‑centered, community‑engaged research.

Apply or share: https://lnkd.in/euTBFGS8
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03/31/2026

Our Senior Training Specialist, Paris Barnes, represented the UM School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program at the Patients as Partners Conference in Boston!
This incredible conference focuses on learning how to better connect, interact, and engage with patients in research, bringing together patient partners and professionals from across the country. From interactive discussions to meaningful connections,
We’re proud to support ongoing learning that keeps patients at the center of research. 💙
📸 Check out a few moments from the conference!

03/26/2026

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Sharon Rivera Sanchez talks about how the PATIENTS Professors Academy can impact health care research, making it more patient-led and community-engaged.

(YouTube Link) https://lnkd.in/ebTMFHnc

Applications are open for the PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA)!
This free, five‑week online program (July 13–August 17, 2026) brings patients, caregivers, community leaders, and researchers together to advance patient‑centered, community‑engaged research.

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03/25/2026

Hidden Heroes in Clinical Research remains one of the most-watched episodes of our podcast, The Bridge: Your Health, Your Voice—and this month marks its first anniversary. We’re excited to spotlight this remarkable group of research leaders who are shaping the future of clinical research.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in healthcare, curious about what happens behind the scenes of clinical research, or exploring new career pathways, this episode is a must-listen.

In this special episode, Michelle Medeiros, the PATIENTS Program’s Administrator of Business Operations and Director of Research, steps into the host role and is joined by three trailblazing leaders in the field: Edye Edens, Casey Jackson, and Aryn Knight. Together, they explore:

Career paths in clinical research and how to get started

Upholding integrity in a rapidly evolving field

The vital role research plays in patient care and safety

Don’t miss this engaging conversation with true research giants. Hit play and discover how you can be part of the future of clinical research.








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If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, curious about the behind-the-scenes of clinical research, or eager to e...

03/24/2026

🎙️ New on The Bridge: Bernard & Denise Coley share how patient voices, storytelling, and collaboration are reshaping advocacy and health equity. Real talk. Real solutions. Real impact.
Listen/Watch Now

🎧 Listen to the Podcast (Audio only)
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https://youtu.be/Repejlp4LMQ

In this episode of The Bridge, host Paris Barnes sits down with Bernard and Denise Coley—patient advocates, community builders, and leaders in health equity—for a powerful conversation on advocacy, storytelling, and justice inhealthcare. Together, they unpack what it means to be under‑engaged,...

03/23/2026

✨ Now Accepting Applications: PATIENTS Professors Academy ✨
The PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA) is a free, five‑week online program (July 13–August 10, 2026) that brings together patients, caregivers, community leaders, advocates, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the country.

Participants learn how to strengthen patient‑centered and community‑engaged health research using the PATIENTS 10‑Step Framework—and how lived experience can meaningfully shape research, policy, and practice.

✅ Free
✅ Fully online
✅ National cohort (~100 participants)
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/euTBFGS8

Thank you to Anneliese LaRose and Jennifer Cameron at Bayer for sponsoring this year's Academy.

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03/17/2026

Health research is stronger when community voices lead. Apply to the PATIENTS Professors Academy—a free, five‑week online program bringing patients, caregivers, and researchers together to advance health equity.
July 13–August 10, 2026
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