Sparking Innovations in Interprofessional Education and Practice
Our Impact on Rural Health
As part of our mission, the CIH is proud to support a variety of interprofessional learning experiences for health professions learners in greater Minnesota.
CIH Annual Report
This report details key accomplishments, new program innovations for faculty and learners, and health professional program engagement in interprofessional education.
News
Meet the OACA Interprofessional Internship Program 2024-25 Cohort
September 24, 2024
The Office of Academic Clinical Affairs’ Interprofessional Internship Program, in collaboration with the Center for Interprofessional Health, welcomes the 2024-25 cohort.
New CIH publication in the Journal of Interprofessional Care
September 16, 2024
"Rethinking IPE duration: a five-year comparative analysis of competency development across two introductory IPE course models" finds that academic IPE programs may be better positioned by decreasing their introductory emphasis and instead focus their resources on exploring innovative workplace-based and competency-based IPE strategies in line with contemporary recommendations.
A Pioneering Care Model for People and their Companion Animals
August 14, 2024
Last month, volunteers from VeTouch and the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic jointly provided care to both animal and human patients in the same clinical setting. This collaboration was a precursor to an upcoming pilot program.
New CIH publication in the Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice
August 5, 2024
"Advancing interprofessional workplace learning: Successful implementation of the ‘WILD Series©’ hybrid professional development model" describes the hybrid Workplace Interprofessional Learning and Development (WILD) Series, which was developed to promote interprofessional preceptor development through workplace learning.
Fostering Interprofessional Collaboration in Nature's Classroom
June 25, 2024
The Itasca Ecohealth IPE Experience is a transformative educational initiative that transcends traditional classroom boundaries. Since its inception two years ago, the experience has emerged as a beacon of interprofessional collaboration and immersive learning.
An Educational Continuum for Professionals Interested in Interprofessional Teaching, Innovations, Practice and Research
May 10, 2024
Participants enjoyed the many interprofessional programs that reinforce the benefits of collaboration.
Faculty Inducted into National Academies of Practice
March 27, 2024
Four University of Minnesota faculty were recently inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP). The prestigious honor acknowledges their outstanding achievements and recognizes them as leaders in their professions.