Mary
Sizemore,
Ph.D.
Director, Education Development & Innovation
The University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer Center
I am the Director of Education Development and Innovation at MD Anderson Cancer Center. With a BA, MA in English, and a PhD in Learning Technology, I’ve taught since 2007 and held leadership roles in faculty development, curriculum design, and educational technology. My work focuses on education development for clinical educators and staff at a medical institution, interprofessional education, education research and workforce innovations. My background in education science and research methods supports high-quality, learner-centered training and curriculum development in higher education.
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…