Justin
Ako,
DC, MBA, BSBA
Dean/Program Director HA & BUS Programs
West Coast University
Dr. Justin Ako is a visionary academic leader with 14+ years in healthcare and higher education. A Doctor of Chiropractic and former family practice owner, he brings real-world clinical insight to academic innovation. As Dean at West Coast University, he has launched transformative programs, global initiatives, and interprofessional education (IPE) experiences. Skilled in curriculum design, enrollment strategy, accreditation, and faculty development, Dr. Ako also serves on key university committees. A CHEP-certified professional, Harvard MLE graduate, and MBA holder, he is dedicated to advancing healthcare and business education through innovation, collaboration, and student-centered leadership.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
This 60-minute seminar will immerse participants in the transformative potential of the metaverse as a tool for advancing interprofessional education (IPE). Building on an institutional case study from West Coast University, the presenters will demonstrate how immersive virtual environments were used to reimagine a traditional IPE Day—creating an inclusive, engaging, and accessible space where learners from multiple health professions could collaborate in real time.Attendees will experience a guided tour of the virtual event, which included avatar-based interaction, a dynamic speaker series,…