What is the right thing to do? The training of ethics and ethical decision making is oftentimes overlooked and assumed to be an innate skill; however, it is a central concept expected to be upheld by each provider through their respective code of ethics. Ethical decision making is not black and white and typically complicated by complex circumstances. As leaders, and mentors to future leaders, it is our responsibility as educators to train the future workforce to work collaboratively to…

BackgroundInterprofessional collaborative care is a key aspect of all academic experiences. Our goal is to develop pharmacists and dietetic-professionals that are team- and practice-ready to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to improve individual and population health outcomes. Using a case-based approach, the purpose of this pilot Interprofessional Experience was for students to learn about one another’s area of practice and to collaborate in creation of a care plan for the…

Background: There is a paucity of data on the interprofessional collaborative practices of pharmacists and social workers. In particular, the potential for collaboration between these two professions to optimize medication use and reduce morbidity and mortality appears untapped. With increases in prescription drug use and polypharmacy among adults in the United States, identifying ways to enhance collaborations between pharmacists and social workers is essential. The aim of this study was to…

Desired attributes of a well-rounded medical provider include resilience, empathy, and sensitivity in patient communication. The Introduction of Health Humanities into Physician Assistant Education (IHAPAE) pilot study focuses on developing these attributes by introducing health humanities content into the established curriculum. This presentation discusses how IHAPAE emerged and provides an overview of the project. Our multidisciplinary collaborative team created content based on the Visual…

Although the field of palliative and end-of-life care is advancing, training pre-licensure students in collaboration and communication skills needs addressed. While trained in clinical skills, health professional students often begin their careers lacking experience and preparedness for intimate, patient conversations. This session will describe the implementation and assessment of a pilot study, “Say Hello,” with nursing and social work pre-licensure students. The aim of “Say Hello” was…