About CIH | Center for Interprofessional Health

Reimagining Interprofessional Health

CIH creates high quality IPE opportunities; sparks innovations in IPE and practice; collaborates across sectors to promote the health of our communities; and engages in research and dissemination to advance interprofessionalism in MN and beyond.

Interprofessional Student Engagement

1Health IPE Curriculum

Strategically integrated into a variety of health professions programs to provide learning opportunities and experiences that allow learners to deepen their knowledge and develop the skills they will need to effectively contribute to team-based, interprofessional collaboration as future health professionals.

1Health Curriculum

Interprofessional Experiential Education

Health professions students learn how to practice interdisciplinary care to tackle real-world health care problems. Clinical placements of our thousands of health science learners span the state and beyond, many in rural or underserved communities.

Clinical placement map

Mission:

The Center for Interprofessional Health sparks innovation in interprofessional education, practice, research, and collaboration. It supports the diverse needs of University of Minnesota health professions schools, colleges, and programs system-wide to prepare the next generation as a collaborative practice-ready workforce serving Minnesota and beyond.

Vision:

To transform the future of health for all through inclusive interprofessional learning, collaboration, innovation, and leadership.

Strategic Goals:

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Innovate & Sustain High Quality Interprofessional Education
Increase the Visibility of the CIH and IPE at the University & Enhance National/International Recognition of the CIH
Support IPE within the Academic Institution (Program-Level)
Create Professional Development Opportunities for Interprofessional Education and Practice (Individual Level)
Support and Grow Interprofessional Practice
Build and Enhance Academic-Community Partnerships

How is the University Addressing IPE Nationally?

What are Interprofessional Escape Room Experiences?

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Student Spotlights

Tabitha Nyagaka

Master's of Nursing Student
Interprofessional Student Spotlight

"As a nursing student with a background in psychology, these experiences allow me to see how physical health, mental health, and social factors all influence patient outcomes. Working alongside students from other fields strengthens my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for providing holistic care."
- Tabitha Nyagaka, Master's of Nursing Student