The Lifelong Learning Journey of Health Professionals: Continuing Education and Professional Development

Helena Prior Filipe is a Doctor in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon and an Ophthalmologist by the Instituto Dr. Gama Pinto and the Portuguese Medical Association. She practices as a Consultant of Ophthalmology at Hospital Egas Moniz, West Lisbon Hospitals Center, Portuguese NHS. After taking her master’s degree in medical education (summa cum laude) from the Portuguese Catholic University in Lisbon, she became involved in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with a particular interest in underserved communities and the vibrant application of Internet-based educational resources. She has post-graduations in Continuing Professional Development from the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) and the University of Toronto and received the designation of Certified Professional in Continuing Professional Development (Healthcare) by the Leadership Team of the Coalition on Physician Learning and Practice Improvement. She is a Fellow of AMEE, a Fellow of SACME, and a Fellow of the European Academy of Clinical Leadership. Mildred Lopez is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She has a PhD in Educational Innovation and a Master’s in Quality Systems and Productivity. She is a Mechatronic Engineer and Psychologist. She is a Level I Researcher in the National System of Researchers (SNI) in Mexico, and a Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education (FAIMER). She is active in professional organizations such as the Latin American Federation of Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety (FLASIC), the National Network of Educators in Clinical Simulation (RENASIM) in Mexico, and the Healthy Living for Pandemic Event Protection (HL - PIVOT) network. She is the author and editor of 3 books and has authored over 80 publications and 13 book chapters on educational innovation in health.