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Developing and implementing a co-curricular IPE program: AHEC Scholars Program.

Andrea Moreno-Vasquez¹, Eduardo Gandara¹, Annette Z Idar¹

¹University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing, South Texas AHEC Program, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

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The AHEC Scholars Program improved health professional students' interprofessional competencies and readiness to serve underserved populations. This initiative successfully fostered collaborative practice skills and motivation for community health work.

Keywords:

access to healthcare community-based health health profession students healthcare delivery interprofessional education underserved populations

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Health Professions Education
Interprofessional Education
Community Health

Background:

Human Resources Services Administration (HRSA) mandated Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Programs to implement interprofessional education (IPE).
IPE aims to foster collaborative practice and encourage health professionals to work in underserved areas.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and implementation of the AHEC Scholars Program, an IPE initiative.
To evaluate student outcomes related to IPEC Competencies and HRSA-mandated core topics.

Main Methods:

A pre-post quasi-experimental design was employed.
The study included didactic and practicum components.
Reflective journals were used to capture detailed practicum experiences.

Main Results:

Statistically significant improvements were observed in all student outcome measures.
Students demonstrated enhanced IPEC Competencies and knowledge.
Preparation for practice in core topic areas improved.

Conclusions:

The AHEC Scholars Program effectively enhances interprofessional skills and readiness for practice.
The program provides valuable experiences with underserved populations and team-based care.
The initiative successfully aligns with HRSA directives for health workforce development.