Jillian
Rivard,
PhD
Senior Research Analyst
Western University of Health Sciences
Jillian Rivard, PhD, is a Senior Research Analyst in the Interprofessional Practice and Education Department at Western University of Health Sciences. Trained in psychology, she specializes in curriculum design, program evaluation, and outcomes assessment. Her work focuses on advancing interprofessional education through data-informed research, continuous improvement, and a commitment to health equity.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Within interprofessional education (IPE) curricula, students consistently express a need for real-world examples that illustrate how interprofessional teamwork operates in practice. As learners advance beyond foundational competencies toward culturally responsive and community-driven care, integrating practitioner perspectives becomes essential, particularly when in-person experiences are logistically challenging. This lightening talk shares findings from a social determinants of health (SDoH) expert panel in a required IPE course, demonstrating how interprofessional storytelling can bridge…