The International Network for Health Workforce Education passionately believes that health workforce education needs to realise and benefit from the great potential that lies in our diverse, knowledge-rich, global society. Our role is to tap into the expansive knowledge resources of the global health workforce education community by creating the first truly international, inter-professional, and multi-stakeholder free membership network. Through connecting our talented group of members we break down the barriers of professional silos, organisational hierarchy, and geographical distance. The result is the creation of global dialogue and knowledge sharing between health workforce educators, researchers and policy makers that is truly unprecedented.
INHWE is an international membership network dedicated to advancing health workforce education by connecting healthcare educators, researchers, and policymakers worldwide. Our free membership fosters collaboration across professions, hierarchies, and borders, enabling members to engage in meaningful dialogue and innovation. Through our diverse events—including an annual international congress, online conferences, and retreats—we provide opportunities for members to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare education.
Our projects reflect the strength and expertise of our membership. From developing digital platforms for virtual learning and simulation-based training to addressing workforce challenges like medical desertification and digital skills gaps, we collaborate with members to create impactful solutions. These initiatives, supported by significant consortium funding, exemplify our commitment to equipping healthcare professionals with the skills needed to face evolving challenges. Whether through events, projects, or grant-writing support, INHWE empowers its members to thrive and make a lasting impact on global health education.
..and growing. We will never stop improving and updating our membership services
We continue to work with our members on funded research projects
Our events provide the best place to knowledge share and network
5th International Online Conference of Health Workforce Education
Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th January 2027, Online
We are very pleased to announce that the 5th International Online Conference of Health Workforce Education will take place online on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th January 2027. This two day event aims to foster interdisciplinary and intercontinental cooperation, as well as a critical understanding of the latest research and practices in the education, training, and development of healthcare personnel.
Find out more: https://inhwe.org/online-2027
6th International Congress of Health Education and Research
The 6th International Congress of Health Workforce Education and Research took place at the RCSI in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October 2026. The event was the 6th iteration of our main academic conference which we hold once a year and was the prime meeting place for over 120 international health workforce educators, researchers and policy makers. This two day event focused on promoting interdisciplinary co-operation and critical understanding of the latest research in the field of health workforce education, training and development.
Conference Webpage: https://inhwe.org/dublin-2026
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
EU Programme Manager
President of the Board
Prof Elizabeth Johnson, Dean of the School of Medicine, European University Cyprus, Cyprus
Prof Hester Klopper, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of the Free State, South Africa
Dr Val Kozmenko, Director of Parry Center, University of South Dakota, USA
Dr Eszter Kovács, Assistant Professor, Semmelweis University, Hungary
Prof Thomas Kearns, Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI, Ireland
Mrs Saira Hussain, Programme Director MSc Clinical Sciences, Aston University, UK
Mrs Julie Browne, Emeritus Reader, Cardiff University School of Medicine, UK
Prof Suzanne Babich, Associate Dean of Global Health, Indiana University, USA
Dr Jose Guilherme Couto, Assistant Lecturer, University of Malta, Malta
Prof Josie Fraser, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The Open University, UK
Mr Hiten Mitha, Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester, UK
Dr Vikki Park, Senior Lecturer, Teesside University, UK
