Sessions

Interprofessional education and simulation promote teamwork, communication, and collaboration. This study describes our implementation and evaluation of an interprofessional simulation activity for undergraduate Exercise Science students involving a complex healthcare scenario. Results from 38 participants showed high program satisfaction, increased knowledge and skills in patient-centered care, and high teamwork skill.

This proposal describes an innovative pilot aimed at undergraduate pre-health learners across eight programs and three University campuses. We were able to meet our objectives of exposing undergraduate students to core IPE competencies and expanding their knowledge of healthcare careers, making this a successful model for other programs.

The Interprofessional Education (IPE) TEAMS Activities, adapted from the University of Toronto, were piloted among undergraduate nursing students during clinical placements. TEAMS 1 focused on understanding interprofessional roles, and TEAMS 2 on analyzing interactions. Findings suggested potential increases in interprofessional socialization and the need for better integration into nursing curriculums.

Interprofessional collaboration between human, animal, plant, and environmental health is needed to best address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its stewardship. We presented a six session AMR interprofessional education extra-curricular activity to promote interprofessional learning for health professions and graduate studies students in this important topic.

Innovative models that prepare students for careers in rural health are of increasing interest. The UNC Rural Interprofessional Health Initiative (RIPHI) is an intentional interprofessional model that has been in existence since 2017. The focus of this session is to provide an overview of this work, lessons learned, and opportunities for future partnerships.

This poster presentation describes themes identified from a student reflective writing assignment developed to assess interprofessional reactions and knowledge after completion of the first-year of a Doctor of Pharmacy program including three required IPE activities. Identified themes will be used to evaluate completed IPE activities and to modify/develop future activities.

Creighton’s “Violence across the Lifespan” courses, engaging over 1,300 students from nine health professions, aim to equip students with skills to recognize and address violence through a trauma-informed lens. Featuring expert lectures, interactive experiences, and interprofessional discussions, these courses emphasize how collaboration among diverse professionals strengthens support for survivors, improves care quality, and broadens students’ perspectives for optimal outcomes.

Inter-professional simulation training is not available at all medical campuses. Role play, while not a substitute for actual IPE, provides pre-clinical students with an early understanding of other healthcare roles, enhancing their knowledge of basic roles within the healthcare team before actual inter-professional experiences.

Health professions training programs must prepare trainees to practice in an environment influenced by recent developments in AI. This poster presentation offers the varying perspectives of several Big Ten institutions and encourages participants to consider how best to approach AI and collaborate in their own teaching and practice environments.

In the work setting, health care professionals’ appearance has traditionally been conservative, but recently conservative appearance has been tested by the desire for personal expression. Student perceptions regarding what is considered professional vary and first impressions of the healthcare team and patients may be impacted.