Critical Decision Points in Designing Inter-Professional Education

Author： Howard Diane Ryan Kevin Eudy Ruth Mosser Gordon Boyd Keith

Publisher： Association of University Programs in Health Administration

ISSN： 0735-6722

Source： Journal of Health Administration Education, Vol.27, Iss.2, 2010-0, pp. : 135-144

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Abstract

Appreciating the contributions other professions bring to the table is a process that can begin early in training and education. Numerous studies speak to the merit of taking students preparing for clinical and managerial careers in healthcare out of their respective silos and exposing them through classroom presentation and interactions to their future professional team members and colleagues. In this Teaching Tips and Tools, faculty from three university programs present their experiences in developing and conducting interdisciplinary healthcare education courses. Although the authors report significant differences in class size, composition, and topics presented, they note some common themes and lessons learned in the development and fielding of courses intended to increase interdisciplinary dialog and prepare healthcare professionals for working in teams.