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The Helping Professions Group: interpersonal dimensions in health sciences education

P Burra, A M Bryans

Journal of Medical Education

|January 1, 1979

Summary

An interprofessional discussion group at Queen's University offers unique learning opportunities. This program enhances personal growth and interpersonal skills beyond traditional university settings.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Interprofessional Learning
Professional Development

Background:

Traditional university programs may not fully address the complex needs of students and faculty across diverse professions.
The need for alternative learning environments that foster holistic development is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe an extramural interprofessional discussion group at Queen's University.
To evaluate the group's potential for enhancing personal growth and interpersonal skills.
To assess the group's role in meeting needs unmet by conventional academic programs.

Main Methods:

An extramural discussion group involving students and faculty from medicine, nursing, theology, education, and law.
Discussions focused on real-life cases and problems with interprofessional relevance.
Ongoing since February 1977, providing a long-term case study.

Main Results:

The discussion group format offers an alternative learning opportunity.
Participants experience enhanced personal growth.
Development of interpersonal skills is fostered within the group.

Conclusions:

This interprofessional discussion group model provides valuable learning experiences.
The program effectively addresses certain developmental needs not met by traditional university curricula.
The format supports the cultivation of essential professional and personal competencies.

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