Anna
Coy,
PhD, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Admissions and Program Assessment
Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders
West Virginia University
Dr. Anna Coy is an Assistant Professor and speech-language pathologist at West Virginia University. She specializes in neurogenic communication disorders, motor speech disorders, and Parkinson’s disease. She teaches coursework and completes research in these clinical populations. Anna is a co-faculty leader in the weekly Music, Voice and Activity Group for individuals with movement disorders.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) opportunities are growing nationwide to engage future healthcare professionals in enhancing team-based skills before entering the workforce. Didactic IPE instruction in clinical settings is rare compared to classroom and simulated experiences, despite the growing body of evidence demonstrating its impact. This study examines students’ perspectives on their experiences following participation in an interprofessional community group setting for patients with movement disorders. Design: Music, occupational, and speech therapy students were assigned…