Alia
Khalaf Houde,
OD
Associate Professor
MCPHS University
Dr. Alia N. Khalaf Houde is an Associate Professor at the School of Optometry, MCPHS University, with extensive experience in optometric education and clinical practice. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry and completed her residency at Dorchester House Community Health Center. Her research interests include interprofessional education and clinical reasoning. She actively contributes to various professional committees and is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists and the American Optometric Association.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Strengthening Fall Prevention Awareness through Interprofessional Learning: Empowering Healthcare Learners and Supporting Underserved Older Adults highlights an innovative interprofessional education (IPE) activity designed to promote falls awareness among underserved older adults while fostering interprofessional teamwork among healthcare learners. Hosted by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), this onsite activity engaged learners from Optometry, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy in a team-based presentation and community lunch. Participants included older adults…