Laura
Smith,
PT, DPT, PhD, FNAP
Professor of Physical Thearpy & Director of Interprofessional Engagement & Development UM-CIPE
University of Michigan
Laura Smith, PT, DPT, PhD is a Professor with tenure in the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Michigan-Flint. She also serves as the Director of Interprofessional Engagement and Development for the University of Michigan Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Smith is a Distinguished Fellow in the National Academies of Practice. During her career she has worked with teams of faculty, clinicians, and staff to contribute to the advancement of health and health outcomes. Her research interests are in interprofessional education and collaborative practice models.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Introduction to Interprofessional Education (IPE) at the University of Michigan (U-M) began as a 1.5-hour asynchronous module, serving as an assignment for first-year students in various health profession programs, introducing them to two IPEC competencies. In 2023, it was revised as a 3-hour asynchronous offering to describe all IPEC competencies, intercultural humility (a U-M-specific IPE competency), define IPE and IP collaboration (IPC) in relation to the quintuple aims and social determinants, identify attributes of effective interprofessional teams, and reflect on conflict/leadership…