AfrIPEN Studying State of IPE in Undergraduate Health Professions Education in Africa

The Africa Interprofessional Education Network (AfrIPEN) will be embarking research project to study Interprofessional Education in Africa. On behalf of AfrIPEN, Dr Gerard Filies [B.Sc. (OT), M.Phil (Health ScEd), PhD] recently presented a poster 2022 TUFH Virtual Regional Conference for Africa on the project along with collaborators Champion Nyoni PhD and Elize Pietersen PhD.

The research question is: 

What is the state of IPE in undergraduate health professions education in Africa? 

The objectives of the study are: 

1. To map HPE that offer IPE programmes in Africa
2. To describe the nature of IPE programmes offered in HPE institutions in Africa
3. To describes gaps in IPE in Africa. 

A detailed description of IPE programmes/activities in HEI in Africa is essential. This study would provide important foundational information related to the extent of the integration of IPE activities in undergraduate education at HEIs. This information would be important in supporting interventions towards region-wide IPE activities and harmonised policy development related to IPE in Africa. 

This project is part of the Africa Interprofessional Education Network (AfrIPEN)’s initiatives towards supporting, advocating for and enhancing IPE in mainstream health professions education in the African continent. 

For more information contact: gfilies@uwc.ac.za

CIHC Collaboration à la Carte features Q&A on IPE/IPCP Policies and Laws with Marie-Andrée Girard

The Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC) hosts a monthly speaker series Collaboration à la Carte which includes presentations – some live and some pre-recorded – on interprofessional collaborative practice, education and emerging areas of research. 

Join CIHC on May 20, 2021, 1:00 PM EST, for a presentation and Q&A with Marie-Andrée Girard on IPE, IPCP, policies and laws... why does it matter? 

Read more about the presentation here: 

REGISTRATION LINK

Please note you need to be a CIHC member to register for this event; you can read more about CIHC membership here: 

MEMBERSHIP LINK

For more information contact Laura O'Connor at oconnor.design@gmail.com.

ADEA Free Webinar: Connecting Through Interprofessional Partnership to Drive Collaborative Care

Today, 22 health professions require education accreditation standards for interprofessional education (IPE). To assist with this necessity, The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is inviting the national IPE community to join a series of events that focus on sharing advances in IPE. Beginning with a panel-style ADEA eLearn Webinar, participants will meet representatives from national IPE organizations, learn the benefits of partnership and explore the role of dental professionals on the collaborative care team through examples. The positive nature of interprofessional collaboration will be emphasized throughout the program, which is especially relevant during these challenging times. The webinar will serve as a springboard into future discussions on ADEA Connect, an online platform that connects dental educators with other health professionals to continue the conversation, share best practices and solicit input from the wider community. 

Webinar Presenters

Geralyn Crain, D.D.S., Ph.D.

• Assistant Dean, Innovative Faculty Development and Interprofessional Collaboration, Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine – South Jordan, Utah
• Chair, ADEA Special Interest Group on Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care

Karen P. West, D.M.D., M.P.H.

• President and CEO
• American Dental Education Association

Andrea Pfeifle, Ed.D., PT, FNAP

• Associate Chancellor for Interprofessional Practice and Education, The Ohio State University
• Chair, American Interprofessional Health Collaborative

Jody Frost, Ph.D., PT, DPT, FAPTA, FNAP

• President
• National Academies of Practice

Hossein Khalili, Ph.D., B.Sc.N., M.Sc.N., FNAP

• Director, UW Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
• President, InterprofessionalResearch.Global

With guidance from the ADEA Special Interest Group on Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, future threads on ADEA Connect will showcase best practices within IPE to spark continued conversation and networking. Register here: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pathlms.com%2Fadea%2Fcourses%2F28137%2Fwebinars%2F18750&token=yOY4kbPqxPuOFe1qYkOTYZZMGKpf9An1DejZvG%2FxkcE%3D

For more information contact Ben Yzaguirre, M.Ed: yzaguirreb@adea.org

Regional Network for Interprofessional Education in the Americas (REIP) holding its 4th IPE Technical Meeting

The Regional Network for Interprofessional Education in the Americas (REIP) will hold the 4th IPE Technical Meeting. 

The central theme of this event will be: "Resilient health systems for interprofessional collaboration in the COVID-19 pandemic era: experiences in the Americas region."

On the 23rd and 30th of November the 4th Regional IPE Meeting will be held which will have approximately 20 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean.

The meeting will be virtual through the YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HcucaU 

More information: https://www.educacioninterprofesional.org/en/node/388

Dr. Andrea Pfeifle Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Practice and Education at The Ohio State University

 

Andrea Pfeifle, EdD, PT, FNAP, joined Ohio State's seven health sciences colleges and the Wexner Medical Center to become its first Associate Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Practice and Education, effective July 1. 

Dr. Pfeifle will lead strategic priorities across the university, to include: 

• establishing an office to support interprofessional practice and education
• facilitating exemplary interprofessional practice and learning environments
• testing new models of team care to prepare students to work together to advance health and well-being. 

This newly created position marks Ohio State's substantial commitment to advancing collaborative health and social sciences education and training and contributing to the global interprofessional practice and education community.

Dr. Pfeifle can be contacted via email: Andrea.Pfeifle@osumc.edu