Shaterra
Blocker,
MS, CHWC
Assistant Director, OIPEP
USF Health
Shaterra Blocker, M.S., is the Assistant Director for the USF Health Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice, where she leads efforts to advance interprofessional collaboration across education and clinical practice. She oversees faculty and student programming, simulation development, and strategic partnerships that promote team-based, patient-centered care. With over a decade of experience in Undergraduate Medical Education, she previously served as a senior administrator in academic support, career advising, and student affairs. Shaterra’s project management, student success, and program development background inform her commitment to building collaborative learning environments that prepare future healthcare professionals to work effectively across disciplines.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Abstract:As Interprofessional Education (IPE) evolves to meet the complex needs of collaborative healthcare, educators are challenged to assess student learning in ways that are meaningful, consistent, and scalable. This interactive seminar explores how artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot—can be applied to enhance IPE assessment processes. This includes streamlining rubric development, evaluation of student reflections, and contributing to robust IPE program evaluation and streamlined workflows. This session directly…
This seminar explores the creation, development, and institutional integration of IPEP (Interprofessional Education and Practice) Champions within the University of South Florida (USF) Health system and their expanding role across health disciplines. The presentation will outline the foundational steps taken to conceptualize interprofessional education within the USF Health system and highlight how that vision gave rise to a sustainable, faculty-driven champion model that now spans multiple colleges, schools, and programs. Attendees will gain insight into the intentional development of USF’s…
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…
Demands on interprofessional leaders in healthcare and education have significantly worsened the problem of burnout. This seminar is an intervention designed to equip both current and emerging IPE leaders with actionable strategies to combat burnout and cultivate sustainable well-being. We will move beyond individual coping mechanisms to explore systemic solutions, emphasizing the power of mentorship networks and communities of practice. Our insights will draw from the U.S. Surgeon General's report on health worker burnout and the concept of Pedagogical Wellness, highlighting how…
Lights, Camera, Facilitate: Using Scenario-Based Videos to Develop IPE Leadership introduces a statewide collaborative faculty development initiative designed to build facilitation leadership in interprofessional education (IPE). This initiative is a collaborative effort developed by the Florida Interprofessional Education Consortium that features a series of realistic scenario-based videos that model both effective and ineffective facilitation in a collaborative healthcare environment. These scenarios encourage reflection, peer discussion, and self-assessment while emphasizing psychological…
This Lightning Talk will explore the transformative impact of the AIHC Mentoring Program—not solely in terms of goal completion, but in fostering professional confidence, community, and collaborative growth within interprofessional education and practice (IPEP). While my mentor and I began our journey with clearly outlined objectives, the most meaningful outcomes have emerged from the relational aspects of our connection. Being paired with a mentor from another institution and a different professional background offered not only a fresh perspective but also an empathetic and experienced…
As healthcare systems continue to evolve, the need for sustainable leadership in interprofessional practice and education (IPE) has never been more urgent. High turnover, burnout, and an aging workforce threaten the continuity of interprofessional initiatives that are essential to improving health outcomes, especially in underserved and rural communities. This workshop offers a practical, inclusive, and outcomes-driven approach to succession planning as a strategic tool for sustaining interprofessional leadership.Participants will be introduced to strategies for succession planning that…