An intensive, fun weekend-long collaborative learning retreat for health sciences students, situated in Itasca State Park. Participants will foster appreciation for ecohealth principles and geopolitical considerations in health through exploration of topics in environmental and ecosystem health, rural health, and social epidemiology. Interprofessional groups will engage in case analyses, evidence-based discussions, interactions with community naturalists and experts, and guided explorations in nature. Learn more about the Itasca Ecohealth IPE Experience.
*Please note that this experience takes place at the University of Minnesota Itasca Biological Station in Itasca State Park.
Course Number(s)
N/A
Term
Spring
Total Duration/Hours
One full weekend, Friday-Sunday (48 hours)
Faculty Contact(s)
IPE Phase of Development
Phase II: Skill-building
Theme(s)
Community & Population Health
Global Health, Planetary Health, & One Health
IPEC Competency Areas
Values & Ethics
Roles & Responsibilities
Interprofessional Communication
Teams & Teamwork
Participants'/Learners' Program of Enrollment
Audiology
Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Dental Therapy
Dietetics
Health Coaching
Medicine
Medical Laboratory Scienes
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (MN)
Nursing (DNP)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Public Health (MHA)
Public Health (Nutrition)
Public Health (Other)
Speech Language Pathology
Social Work
Veterinary Medicine