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University of SaskatchewanInterprofessional Health Sciences Education

David S. Hill, Ed.D., FCSHPChair, Council of Health Science Deans

Professor and DeanCollege of Pharmacy and Nutrition

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U of S Health Science Programs

College of Arts and Science (clinical psychology) College of Dentistry College of Kinesiology College of Medicine College of Nursing College of Pharmacy and Nutrition School of Physical Nutrition School of Public Health Western College of Veterinary Medicine

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“…two or more professions learn with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care”. (CAIPE)

“…learning to work together, working to learn together”. (CIHC)

“…better health, better care, better value, better teams” (the four strategies around which the outcomes identified in the SK Ministry of Health strategic plan have been expressed)

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Important IPE Foundation References

1. Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC) – National Competency Framework

2. Accreditation of Interprofessional Health Education (AIPHE) – Accreditation Standards Guide

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Current U of S Campus IPE Activities IPASS (Interprofessional Annual Students’ Symposium) One Health Leadership Experience Workshop (WCVM) Interprofessional Problem-Based Learning Modules (iPBL):

HIV/AIDS, Palliative Care, First Nations Health Longitudinal Elderly Person Shadowing Project (LEPS) Patient Narratives Clinical Learning Resources Centre (CLRC) SWITCH Service Learning (Community Service Experiences)

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iPL Student Student Registrations by Program2012-13

HIV/AIDS Palliative Cr First Nat Hlth Total

Clin Psychol 6 0 0 6

Medicine 84 67 100 251

Nutrition 28 28 49 105

Nursing 0 0 0 0

Pharmacy 89 84 87 260

Phys Ther 0 2 42 44

Social Work 25 8 2 35

Total 232 189 280 701

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LEPS Student Registration 2012-13

Program Students Registered

Medicine 10

Nutrition 7

Pharmacy 27

Physical Therapy 41

Social Work 1

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Possible Future U of S IPE Activities Health Sciences-wide student seminar series Interprofessional students clinical team competition Kaizen basic training Coordinated interprofessional clinical placements iPBL

a) Wellness, healthy living, physical activity, healthy eatingb) Healthy Agingc) Patient/Client safety (WHO Patient Safety Curriculum Guide)

http://www.who.int/patientsafety/education/curriculum/en/)

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U of S IPE Challenges from a Program Perspective Diversity of programs within the health sciences sector Variable standards for IPE within program accreditation bodies (core

standard?) Distributed education within some programs Rigidity of academic structures (operating budgets, curricula, promotion and

tenure, timetabling, space) Competing priorities within several Colleges (is resolving)However, we need to celebrate our successes and: Perhaps encourage more student-lead IPE initiatives and solutions (self-

directed learning) Strengthen lines of communications with practice sites and places where care

is provided to students (what IPE competencies are well-developed and what skills are deficient, and focus on activities that will address these gaps)