Healthcare education is expanding across institutions and disciplines.
The 2026 U-PEP cohort includes:
• 84 faculty fellows
• 45 universities
• 26 states and U.S. territories
Participants represent fields such as:
• Nursing
• Medicine
• Psychology
• Social work
• Public health
This interdisciplinary approach is critical to preparing a workforce capable of responding to complex and evolving patient needs.
Education at this scale reflects a broader shift toward more informed, collaborative healthcare systems.
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Join us for another installment of our Health Advocacy Network Training webinar series!
Wednesday 6/3/26 at 7pm ET.
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D4DPR is pleased to welcome a new Expert! Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes is a Canadian Research Chair for Person-Centered Care in Addiction and Public Health and is a Professor at the University of British Columbia. She leads research focused on improving access to effective treatment for people who use drugs and examines how addiction care can be designed and implemented within real-world health systems, addressing accessibility, continuity, and responsiveness under policy and resource constraints, and informing evidence-based, person-centered approaches to care.
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Preparing healthcare professionals requires more than awareness—it requires structured, evidence-based education.
The Psychedelic Education Partnership is focused on equipping clinicians and educators with:
• Foundational knowledge
• Access to learning communities
• Resources to engage responsibly in evolving areas of care
Through programs like U-PEP and the newly announced C-PEP, professionals are gaining the tools needed to navigate patient conversations with clarity and confidence.
In 2026 alone, the initiative includes:
• 84 faculty fellows
• 45 universities
• 26 states and territories
This reflects a growing national effort to strengthen healthcare education across disciplines.
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A new development in healthcare education is here.
The Psychedelic Education Partnership has officially launched as a nonprofit focused on evidence-based education for healthcare professionals.
Its work is structured around two key programs:
• U-PEP — already active in universities, preparing the future workforce
• C-PEP — a newly announced initiative expanding education to current clinicians
The goal is clear:
To ensure healthcare professionals are equipped to engage in informed, ethical conversations and make appropriate referrals within their scope.
As emerging areas of care gain attention, the need for accurate, accessible education becomes increasingly critical.
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Healthcare is evolving, and patient conversations are evolving with it.
Yet many healthcare professionals are not fully equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate discussions around emerging treatment approaches safely, ethically, and confidently.
The Psychedelic Education Partnership was established to address this gap.
As a nonprofit focused on evidence-based education, it supports both:
• Future healthcare professionals through university-based education (U-PEP)
• Current clinicians through newly announced education initiatives (C-PEP)
This is not about clinical training. It is about preparing professionals to:
• Understand emerging treatment approaches
• Communicate clearly with patients
• Make appropriate, ethical referrals within their scope
As healthcare continues to evolve, education must keep pace.
Because informed professionals are essential to safe, responsible, and patient-centered care.
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Monday's Anniversary Celebration was a great night honoring Dr. David Nathan @davidnathanmd , founder of Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (previously Doctors for Cannabis Regulation)! A big thanks to all you came out to celebrate and to our guest speakers Dr. Ethan Nadelmann @enadelmann , Dr. Genester Wilson-King @victoryrejuvenation , and David Vaillencourt @thegmpguy .
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How can healthcare professionals use the media to shape public understanding and influence policy?
The D4DPR Health Advocacy Network is excited to present the third HAN Training Webinar hosted by D4DPR Board Secretary and HAN Member Dr. Kristel Carrington. In this practical webinar. Jonathan will share how to work effectively with journalists and the media as a tool for impact. Participants will learn why media engagement matters, how journalists approach stories, and how to prepare for interviews. The session will also cover strategies for writing compelling op-eds that elevate evidence-based health perspectives.
Whether you’re new to media engagement or looking for a more effective approach, this session will offer concrete guidance to help you contribute your voice to public conversations and engage broader audiences beyond clinical or academic settings.
Drawing on his work with Reporting on Addiction, an evidence-informed resource hub supporting accurate and empathetic coverage of addiction, Jonathan will offer actionable steps you can take to work more effectively with the media.
This webinar is open to all learners.
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Join us on April 20 at 7 PM ET for a special virtual program honoring founder David L. Nathan, MD and a decade of clinician-led drug policy reform. Hear recorded reflections from former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, MD, as well as Michael Smerconish, Eugene Monroe, Karen O'Keefe, and Darby Beck.
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New York clinicians are coming together to support directing Opioid Settlement Funds toward:
• Evidence-based overdose prevention
• Community harm reduction
• Non-punitive, patient-centered care
• Infrastructure stabilization
By signing our letter, you affirm that public health funding must save lives.
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