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Development, implementation, and evaluation of an interprofessional course in translational research
Georgeanna F W B Robinson1, Judith A Erlen, Doris M Rubio
1Institute for Clinical Research Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Clinical and Translational Science
|February 13, 2013
Summary
This study presents an innovative graduate course designed to foster interprofessional collaboration skills essential for clinical and translational science (CTS) research. The course successfully trained 96 students, demonstrating a valuable model for CTS education.
Area of Science:
- Clinical and Translational Science (CTS)
- Interprofessional Education
- Graduate Medical Education
Background:
- Advancing research from basic science to clinical application necessitates interprofessional collaboration.
- Effective interprofessional teamwork is crucial for researchers in clinical and translational science (CTS).
- Developing interprofessional skills courses for CTS education presents significant administrative and educational challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design, implementation, and evaluation of an innovative graduate-level course.
- To promote interprofessional interactions and collaboration among students from diverse health science disciplines.
- To provide a model for teaching essential interprofessional skills for effective CTS researchers.
Main Methods:
- A hybrid course model combining online lectures with facilitated in-class group discussions.
- Integration of interprofessional group work to achieve course objectives.
- Evaluation of student feedback on course quality and effectiveness.
Main Results:
- 96 graduate students from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, and health/rehabilitation sciences completed the course over four years.
- The course was well-received, with 87% of students rating its overall quality as excellent, good, or satisfactory.
- Students gained opportunities to interact with and learn from individuals across various disciplines.
Conclusions:
- The developed course effectively promotes interprofessional interactions and collaboration.
- This innovative course serves as a viable model for educating future CTS researchers in essential teamwork skills.
- The findings highlight the importance of structured interprofessional education in translational science.
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