[Interprofessional education and collaborative practice: Strategies to transform a health system]

In a world where health care is increasingly complex and fragmented, effective collabo-ration between different health professionals becomes essential. Interprofessional education and collaborative practice (EIPC) emerge as innovative approaches that have the potential to transform health systems and reevaluate education models for the training of human talent in health. This essay examines the need for EIPC in the training of health professionals and its impact on the improvement of health systems and explores the depth and scope of this pedagogical strategy, arguing that its implementation can significantly improve the quality and equity of health care, and the satisfaction of users and professionals. However, the implementation of EIPC faces significant challenges, including lack of institutional support, limited resources, and cultural and professional barriers. The article concludes that, despite these challenges, EIPC has the potential to positively transform health systems and health sciences education, promoting more collaborative and integrated care.