Sherita Meyer-Gauen, MS, HTL(ASCP) QIHC
Chief Histologist
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
I am an Interprofessional Healthcare Studies doctoral candidate at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. My research is focused on learning how instructional design methodologies and learning theories are applied in interprofessional education (IPE) to develop a conceptual design framework for IPE. I want to extend this concept to create interprofessional interventions that can educate future healthcare professionals and foster collaborative efforts between research and clinical environments.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Background: This study aims to inform researchers and educators about perspectives on the ID of activities and their effectiveness in achieving shared competencies.Methodology: This exploratory pilot study included 10 participants selected through a Texas-based IPE consortium. The study's aim is to examine how interprofessional learning activities ae developed. Results:  Over half of IPE activities are supported through program-based IPE initiatives, while 40% utilize either dual (program and course-based) or course-based initiatives. Most TxIPE members are actively involved in the…