Lauri
Wright,
PhD, RDN
Associate Professor, Director of Nutrition Programs
University of South Florida
Dr. Wright is a registered dietitian and Director of Nutrition Programs at USF College of Public Health. Her research focuses on food insecurity and its health impact as well as global malnutrition. She has worked extensively with malnutrition and the nutrition transition in India, Africa and Central America. Dr. Wright has extensively interprofessional experience in practice and in academia.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
This Lightning Talk offers a behind-the-scenes exploration of USF Health’s nutrition-focused Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, an experiential learning event that engages students in collaborative problem-solving around a patient case grounded in social determinants of health (SDOH). The session outlines key components of event planning, curriculum design, and facilitation strategies, showcasing how IPE Day integrates community-informed care into professional education. Participants will leave with practical tools to begin designing their own IPE experiences tailored to patient…