Not Just Another Committee: How to Create a College-Specific Framework to Support Interprofessional Education.

Area of Science:

• Interprofessional Education (IPE)
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Collaborative Learning Frameworks

Background:

• Interprofessional Education (IPE) was primarily integrated into healthcare majors at Southeast Missouri State University.
• Non-healthcare programs were excluded from formal IPE initiatives, limiting interdisciplinary interaction.
• A need was identified for a more inclusive IPE framework encompassing all academic programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a college-specific Interprofessional Education (IPE) framework.
• To integrate both healthcare and non-healthcare academic programs into IPE.
• To foster collaboration and cross-disciplinary learning experiences.

Main Methods:

• Formation of a college-level Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee.
• Integration of the IPEC Core Competencies with the 4Cs of Future Ready Learning.
• Development and dissemination of a college-specific competency map.

Main Results:

• An inclusive IPE framework was created, merging healthcare and non-healthcare disciplines.
• A competency map was developed to guide interprofessional collaboration.
• The framework aimed to leverage existing relationships and create new collaborative opportunities.

Conclusions:

• Colleges with diverse programs can create unique IPE frameworks.
• Inclusive IPE enhances faculty and student collaboration across disciplines.
• A structured approach promotes sustainable interprofessional engagement.