Introduction:
Despite the widespread endorsement of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies and broad implementation of trainee-focused events, structured opportunities for the current healthcare workforce to deepen interprofessional skills are limited. To address this gap, our academic health center developed the Learning and Education in Group Opportunities (LEGO)—a monthly interprofessional seminar series designed to reinforce and apply IPEC competencies in real-world academic and clinical settings.
Methods:
The LEGO series is centrally coordinated and delivered in-person and virtually to reach a broad audience across faculty in 72-degree programs across six colleges and eleven campuses, including educators, researchers, clinicians, volunteer preceptors, and interprofessional clinical and administrative staff. Each session targets one or more IPEC domains—Values/Ethics, Roles/Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, and Teams/Teamwork—through interactive presentations, applied case discussions, and collaborative learning activities. Topics are selected with input from interprofessional faculty and explicitly mapped to IPEC competencies. Live and asynchronous access ensures equitable participation across disciplines and locations. Challenges and lessons learned will be shared as well.
Results:
Since its inception in 2016, the LEGO series has engaged more than 500 participants representing over 100 health professions, including nursing, medicine, pharmacy, public health, cardiorespiratory care, psychologists, dieticians, etc. Participant evaluations indicate high perceived value and satisfaction with events. Qualitative feedback emphasizes the relevance of session content, practical takeaways, and the importance of shared learning across professions.
Conclusion:
LEGO offers a scalable and sustainable approach to integrating IPEC competencies into ongoing workforce development. By supporting interprofessional learning among practicing professionals, the series promotes the Quadruple Aim, advances team-based care and builds a culture of collaboration across the academic health system. The LEGO model offers a replicable framework for institutions seeking to extend the reach and impact of interprofessional education into the professional continuum.
