Cynthia
Carroll,
MA, LPC, CPPS
Assistant Director Department of Interprofessional Education and Practice
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Cynthia Carroll is Assistant Director for UNT Health Science Center’s (UNTHSC) Department of Interprofessional Education and Practice and an instructor with the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNTHSC. Cynthia earned a Master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Texas, TeamSTEPPS® Master Trainer, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Professional in Patient Safety. Cynthia’s professional experience includes in-patient addiction rehabilitation, university student counseling, emergency department behavioral health, and health professions education. Cynthia’s supports the department director in interprofessional student education, faculty development, and inter-institutional collaborations.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Taking the Next Step in IPE Faculty Development: Creating an IPE Faculty Development Microcredential
Objectives:
Discuss the journey from inception to implementation of an IPE microcredential faculty development program.
Describe the content, assessment and outcomes for successful IPE faculty development.
Generate ideas, opportunities and strategies for success in IPE faculty development at a learner's own institution.
Interprofessional education program success and sustainability require well trained faculty/preceptors able to effectively integrate IPE into the preclinical and clinical learning environments. Many faculty have not received formal training in IPE or team-based instruction…