This seminar showcases Florida Gulf Coast University’s (FGCU) Disaster Day Simulation, a dynamic, interprofessional education (IPE) experience designed to immerse healthcare students in the realities of disaster response. Using a large-scale, scenario-based simulation involving multiple disciplines—including nursing, public health, social work, physician assistant studies, and emergency management—participants respond to a simulated mass-casualty event requiring coordinated crisis…

Lights, Camera, Facilitate: Using Scenario-Based Videos to Develop IPE Leadership introduces a statewide collaborative faculty development initiative designed to build facilitation leadership in interprofessional education (IPE). This initiative is a collaborative effort developed by the Florida Interprofessional Education Consortium that features a series of realistic scenario-based videos that model both effective and ineffective facilitation in a collaborative healthcare environment.…

Lack of or insufficient health insurance coverage affects access to care. The impact can be traumatic for both patients and those providing services. Preparing health professions students to address this issue by applying ecological systems theory (EST) and trauma-informed care (TIC) offers a novel approach to catalyze interprofessional collaboration around this challenge. This topic directly addresses the theme “Person, Family and Community-Engaged Practice and Education” by preparing…

During the last several years the world and especially healthcare has focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) but many times DEIA or Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility has taken a backseat. This session will recognize the achievements, challenges, and rights of individuals with disabilities. It is an opportunity to come together, learn, and advocate for a more inclusive world that promotes understanding, celebrates diversity, and empowers individuals with disabilities.…

Interprofessional education (IPE) has continued to grow within health profession education, with a primary goal of preparing learners to work collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, clients, families, and communities. Similarly, competency-based education (CBE) has become more prevalent among health profession programs with an emphasis on the demonstration of specific, observable abilities and competencies. Ensuring optimal assessment for determining the achievement of a desired level…

Fostering collaborative competence among future health professionals is essential for high-functioning, patient-centered care. Virtual synchronous simulation has emerged as a reliable and accessible method for developing interprofessional team skills. At the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, the Interprofessional Education (IPE) program has implemented a structured virtual simulation framework designed to promote rapid team formation and collaborative practice across diverse health…

Learning Objectives: After attending this session, the learner will be able to: 1) Efficiently analyze assessment data through an AI platform 2) Provide feedback generated by a Large Language Model (LLM) to students 3) Utilize AI tools for educational improvement   Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for preparing health professional students for collaborative healthcare practice, a requirement mandated by various accrediting bodies.…

This seminar will provide faculty, clinical educators, and IPE leaders with promising practices for applying the 2023 IPEC Core Competencies to prepare learners for effective interprofessional collaborative practice. Participants will explore evidence-informed, immediately actionable strategies for integrating the competencies into curriculum design, assessment, and facilitation—across classroom, simulation, and clinical learning environments. Attendees will leave with adaptable tools and…

The 2025 ADA Standards of Care state that, “People with diabetes can benefit from a coordinated interprofessional team that may include but is not limited to diabetes care and education specialists, primary care and subspecialty clinicians, nurses, registered dietitian nutritionists, exercise specialists, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, and behavioral health professionals.” The rising prevalence of diabetes coupled with the predicted shortfall of endocrinologists increases the need to…

As healthcare systems continue to evolve, the need for sustainable leadership in interprofessional practice and education (IPE) has never been more urgent. High turnover, burnout, and an aging workforce threaten the continuity of interprofessional initiatives that are essential to improving health outcomes, especially in underserved and rural communities. This workshop offers a practical, inclusive, and outcomes-driven approach to succession planning as a strategic tool for sustaining…