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A regional model of interprofessional education
Maria Olenick1, Edward Foote, Patricia Vanston
1The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, PA, USA; Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA.
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
|June 8, 2013
Summary
This study introduces the first regional interprofessional education (IPE) model in the US, integrating collaborative care seminars, simulations, and virtual exercises into health professions curricula. The model
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Health Professions Training
Background:
- The Commonwealth Medical College developed a novel regional interprofessional education (IPE) model in northeastern Pennsylvania.
- This initiative addresses the need for collaborative healthcare training in a community-based setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the innovative features of the first regional interprofessional education (IPE) model in the US.
- To outline the integration of IPE components into undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of collaborative care seminars, interprofessional sessions, and simulations.
- Utilization of virtual environment interactive exercises, standardized patients, and faculty/student facilitation.
- Integration across 14 undergraduate/allied professional schools and 3 graduate medical education programs.
Main Results:
- The model incorporates diverse educational strategies including simulations and virtual learning.
- It involves a wide range of health professions schools and graduate programs regionally.
- Activities emphasize student leadership and faculty facilitation.
Conclusions:
- The regional IPE model is designed for comprehensive integration into health professions education.
- Impact assessment using quantitative and qualitative measures will guide ongoing modifications.
- The model aims to enhance collaborative learning and its applicability.
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