Diane
Bodurka,
MD, MPH
Professor of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, Vice President/Chief Education & Training Officer
The University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Diane Bodurka is Professor of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine and Chief Education & Training Officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center. She also serves as Assistant Dean and Accreditation Liaison for education programs and holds leadership roles in national research training initiatives. A UCLA and Georgetown graduate, she completed residency at UAB and fellowship at MD Anderson. Since joining MD Anderson in 1996, she has led clinical education, directed major training grants, and overseen the development of over 180 fellows. Dr. Bodurka is recognized nationally for her clinical excellence and leadership in advancing cancer education and training.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:1. Describe the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing interprofessional education (IPE) in a specialized oncology-focused academic medical center without traditional undergraduate or graduate health professions pipelines.2. Identify key infrastructure elements—including advisory committees, simulation-based learning, and faculty development programs—that support the establishment of a sustainable, evidence-based IPE framework.3. Analyze outcome data and lessons learned from the implementation of Project IPE: Across the…