Miriam Bargout
University of Southern California
Miriam Bargout is a fourth-year pharmacy student at the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership and service as President of the USC chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and is a member of the Rho Chi Honor Society, Theta Chapter. She has also conducted research at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, contributing to projects aimed at improving clinical outcomes. Her interests include community pharmacy, interprofessional collaboration, and addressing health disparities in underserved communities.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Background: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in healthcare education is vital for preparing future professionals to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, ultimately improving patient outcomes. In many healthcare teams, frequent changes and overlaps in the roles played by different health care professionals can create challenges related to recognizing and assigning roles effectively. Research has shown that interprofessional experiences have exposed students to values/ethics, roles/responsibilities, interpersonal communication, and teamwork. Limited exposure to other healthcare…