This new bi-monthly initiative is designed to strengthen connections across healthcare disciplines, fostering collaboration, learning, and community-building among professionals dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes.
The Center for Interprofessional Education (C-IPE) is proud to announce the launch of its Interprofessional Education and Collaboration (IPE/IPC) Community of Practice. This new bi-monthly initiative is designed to strengthen connections across healthcare disciplines, fostering collaboration, learning, and community-building among professionals dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes.
The kick-off event will take place on January 23, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Palmer Commons, with lunch provided. Attendees will participate in an interactive orientation to interprofessional education at the University of Michigan, exploring its foundational principles and its transformative impact on healthcare delivery. Real-world examples and diverse perspectives will highlight the vital role collaboration plays in achieving professional growth and enhancing healthcare outcomes.
Key Features of the Community of Practice
- Networking Opportunities: An inclusive setting to foster meaningful connections across disciplines.
- Collaborative Community Building: Structured activities designed to share challenges, successes, and resources that support interprofessional collaboration.
- Interactive Learning: Workshops, facilitated discussions, and group activities to address key topics in IPE/IPC.
- Flexible Participation: Attend all six sessions for a comprehensive experience or join individual sessions as schedules permit.
This initiative welcomes faculty, clinical preceptors, community partners, patient advisors, and anyone interested in or already engaged with interprofessional education and practice at the University of Michigan. Whether exploring the field for the first time or bringing years of expertise, participants will find a supportive space to share ideas and grow together.
By breaking down disciplinary silos, the IPE/IPC Community of Practice seeks to create a robust network of healthcare professionals committed to improving human and population health through effective teamwork.
Registration is now open. For more information or to sign up, visit the IPE/IPC Community of Practice Kick-Off Event Page.
The Center for Interprofessional Education invites all eligible stakeholders to join this exciting new initiative, strengthening collaboration and advancing healthcare excellence.