The PATIENTS Program

The PATIENTS Program partners with patients and care providers to answer questions about the best treatment options to improve health and quality of life.

PATIENTS stands for PATient-centered Involvement in Evaluating the effectiveNess of TreatmentS – which is exactly what it sounds like, and not as complex as it seems. We want to invite patients will all kinds of conditions to get more involved in their health care by making informed, empowered decisions. We also help connect patients with the research and clinical trials that are of interest to them. Our emphasis on patient advocacy fosters partnerships between patients and researchers. We believe that patients who are able to manage their own conditions are better able to share what works, and what doesn't, with researchers and health care providers. This translates to better health outcomes for generations to come.

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.

Watch YouTube Video
https://youtu.be/UWEsmP25zXQ

Listen Podcast Episode (Audio Only)
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LYAUE48VL1b

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.
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🎧 Listen to the Podcast (Audio only)
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/H6VnmpqsA1b

🎥 Watch on YouTube (Video)
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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03/17/2026

Bringing Our Voices to Research
Applications are open for the PATIENTS Professors Academy (PPA)—a free, five‑week online program (July 13–August 10, 2026) for patients, caregivers, community leaders, advocates, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
PPA is about learning together, sharing lived experience, and making health research more patient‑centered, equitable, and community‑driven.

Fully online
National cohort
No cost

Apply here (https://tinyurl.com/UMBPPA2026)
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03/12/2026

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Early access to the PATIENTS Professors Academy 2026 Application closes Monday. We hope you will join us this summer. https://lnkd.in/ewNNNw4J

03/10/2026

In our latest episode, host Paris Barnes sits down with Patrick Gee — a graduate of the PATIENTS Professors Academy, a passionate advocate within the PATIENTS Program, and a dedicated member of the program’s steering committee.
Patrick opens up about his powerful journey of personal growth, justice-centered advocacy, and the community engagement work that continues to fuel his mission. His story is one of resilience, purpose, and the transformative power of lived experience.
Tune in now and be inspired by Patrick’s evolution and impact!
https://youtu.be/i2S7gHNF0A8

03/09/2026

Take a moment to read the powerful and heartfelt words written by Patrick O. Gee, about our very own Momma BJ (Barbarajean Shaneman), recently published in The Baltimore Times. We’re proud to see her story and impact recognized!
https://baltimoretimes-online.com/living-well/2026/03/06/barbarajean-bj-shaneman-the-healer-who-rode-through-barriers/

02/26/2026

Early registration is open!

https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/programs/the-patients-program/patients-academy/

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