Mitch
Heflin,
MD, MHS
Duke University School of Medicine
Mitchell T. Heflin, MD, MHS, is Associate Dean and Director of the Center for Interprofessional Education and Care (IPEC) and Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics for Duke University School of Medicine and is a Senior Fellow in the Aging Center at Duke. Dr. Heflin brings a wealth of experience in interprofessional practice, care and education from his work in geriatrics. As a seasoned educator who values relationship-building, creativity, and robust evaluation when developing innovative education programming at Duke, he is interested in promoting innovative educational curricula for all types and levels of health professionals.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every component of health professions education including professional development opportunities for interprofessional educators. In this session, participants can learn how faculty and staff at one academic medical center maintained existing programming and created new professional development opportunities for educators in virtual formats. Professional development opportunities included a monthly education grand rounds, two 12 month-long teaching certificate programs, social events, and a short-course for educators facilitating interprofessional…