Kimberly
Beran-Shepler,
PT, DPT, OCS, FNAP
Creighton University
NE,
United States
Kimberly Beran-Shepler is passionate about Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Practice. She has attended and presented at several IPE conferences such as Collaborating Across Borders (CAB), National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education’s NEXUS Summit, National Academies of Practice (NAP) Annual Meeting and World Congress on Continuing Professional Development. She is currently the Physical Therapy representative for IPEC. She is also a Distinguished Fellow in the NAP where she is serving as a member of the communication committee. She is the founding Chair for the Academy of Education, Interprofessional Education and Practice Specialty Interest Group (IPEP SIG).
Presenting at CAB 2025:
The session highlights how an urban community safety net clinic collaborates with a local university as a site for interprofessional healthcare education and practice. Not only does this clinic serve the underserved but also demonstrates benefits for students and future practitioners.
Unleash your creativity in this dynamic IPCP challenge! Join with diverse healthcare professionals to craft collaborative solutions for diabetes care. Pitch innovative solutions to industry leaders in a thrilling Shark Tank ® style showdown. Gain invaluable skills and insights while transforming IPE, patient outcomes, and healthcare systems in this immersive experience!
This presentation will reveal the national landscape of interprofessional education (IPE) curricula and assessment practices. It will identify key trends, challenges, and gaps, providing valuable insights for institutions seeking to enhance IPE programs and develop more standardized, evidence-based approaches to IPE curriculum and assessment.
Interprofessional simulations focused on administering naloxone in emergency situations offer a valuable learning experience for health professional students. These simulations not only fulfill the critical need for naloxone education but also effectively support the development of IPE core competencies such as communication, teamwork and roles and responsibilities.