CHHS Interprofessional Education Workgroup
“Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Once students understand how to work interprofessionally, they are ready to enter the workplace as a member of the collaborative practice team. This is a key step in moving health systems from fragmentation to a position of strength.”
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). (2010). Framework for action on interprofessional education & collaborative practice. Geneva: World Health Organization. See http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2010/WHO_HRH_HPN_10.3_eng.pdf.
Meet the Committee
University of Kentucky Medical School
What Does the IPE Workgroup Do?
The IPE Workgroup for the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) has the following responsbilites:
- Develop interprofessional offerings (i.e.. Educational activities, case studies) for undergraduate and graduate students. Please check the CHHS calendar for upcoming events.
- Create an IPE award/recognition program for faculty, students, and staff participating in IPE events.
- Collaborate with the Faculty Fellow for strategic operations to track progress related to IPE-related strategic plan goals.
Past Events
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Dr. Dawn Garrett-Wright led this book group of educators and staff through discussion as they explored end-of-life care issues.
When Breathe Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
A panel of professionals, educators, and students discussed various end-of-life care issues in this challenging conversation centered upon Kalanithi’s book. Panel facilitators: Dr. Kurt Neelly and Dr. Lauren Bland
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
A panel of professionals and educators offered insights on ethics in healthcare during this challenging conversation with the WKU community centered upon themes from Skloot’s book. Panel facilitators: Dr. Kurt Neelly and Dr. Patricia Desrosiers
Research
Travelsted, M., Neelly, K., Bland, L., Desrosiers, P., Sullivan, D., Wright, D., & Malone, A*. (2023, November 29). Abstract peer reviewed, accepted and presented Challenging Conversations: Ethical Approaches to Team-Based Care. Oral peer-reviewed poster presentation at the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Poster Fair 2023, Virtual. Note: Earned recognition as the best poster in the room on Communication Strategies, Empathy.
Other Resources
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