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Keys to successful implementation of interprofessional education: Learning location, faculty development, and curricular themes

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Journal · Vol. 73 · Issue 4 · Art. 60
Abstract

Although there is evidence to support implementing interprofessional education (IPE) in the health sciences, widespread implementation in health professions education is not yet a reality. Challenges include the diversity in location and settings of schools and colleges, ie, many are not located within an academic health center. Faculty members may not have the necessary skill set for teaching in an IPE environment. Certain topics or themes in a pharmacy curriculum may be more appropriate than others for teaching in an IPE setting. This paper offers solutions to teaching IPE in diverse settings, the construct for implementing a faculty development program for IPE, and suggested curricular topics with their associated learning objectives, potential teaching methods, and timelines for implementation.

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curriculum Interprofessional Education Faculty development

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Teaching learning human Humans Article curriculum university education medical profession review Health Occupations comparative study Curriculum development pharmacy student methodology Program development Faculty educational model standard education program personnel management Staff Development public relations Interprofessional Relations allied health education
Author Affiliations
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, United States
Division of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, United States
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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