3rd Annual Showcase of DSW Scholars offers free CE credits and registration

Engage with leading UK DSW scholars as they present cutting-edge research in social work practice. Earn continuing education credits and advance your professional skills at this pivotal virtual event. Register for free today!

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Lexington, KY (April 17, 2024) – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Showcase of DSW (Doctorate of Social Work) Scholars. This prestigious event, set to take place virtually from April 22-24, 2024, will gather leading DSW scholars to present on a range of contemporary social work practice issues.

This year’s showcase will feature insightful presentations on the latest theories, interventions, and approaches designed to tackle current challenges within the field. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to earn up to 15 continuing education credits while engaging with innovative research and practice methods that aim to advance the profession.

“The Showcase of DSW Scholars not only highlights the impactful work of our doctoral students but also serves as a critical platform for ongoing education within the social work community,” says Dr. Laura Escobar-Ratliff, Director of the DSW Program and Clinical Assistant Professor. “We are proud to facilitate this exchange of knowledge and to support the professional development of social workers across the country.”

Registration for the event is open and is free for all participants. This initiative underscores the CoSW’s commitment to excellence in social work education, research, and practice, offering a bridge between academic scholarship and practical application.

For more information and to register for the 2024 Showcase of DSW Scholars, please visit https://socialwork.uky.edu/academics/dsw-program/scholar-showcase/.

For 85 years, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) has been a leader in social work education. As a college, we promote community and individual well-being through translational research and scholarship, exemplary teaching, and vital community engagement. We are committed to the people and social institutions throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world. Like the University, CoSW is an organization that cultivates a diverse academic community characterized by interpersonal fairness and social justice. We are fiercely committed to developing outstanding social work professionals — leaders who will serve individuals, families, and communities through innovative and effective practices that are guided by cultural competency, systematic ethical analysis, and a keen and pragmatic understanding of the human condition.  

3rd Annual Showcase of DSW Scholars offers free CE credits and registration