Jeffrey
Borckardt,
PhD
Professor and Assistant Provost
Medical University of South Carolina
Dr. Borckardt is a clinical psychologist, professor and assistant provost for interprofessional initiatives at the Medical University of South Carolina. His interests broadly relate to the impact of interprofessional teamwork on clinical outcomes, education innovation and research practices in academic healthcare settings. Dr. Borckardt is also the Program PI for MUSC's CTSA Team Science Program.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Every January since 2006 at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), first and second-year students come together to participate in an annual event called Interprofessional Day, designed to further develop a culture of collaborative teamwork and improve patient care and safety. Typically, students break into 70 - 80 pre-assigned interprofessional student groups that meet in locations across campus. Faculty and staff volunteers work with students to facilitate specific activities. In January 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Interprofessional Day took place entirely online. Over 1500…