Sydney
Silverman,
MHA
Clinical Research Program Coordinator
The University of Texas at Austin
Sydney Silverman, MHA, is a Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Master of Health Administration with a concentration in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Her research background includes work on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), COVID-19, Post-Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS), and other infectious diseases. Her professional interests focus on chronic disease research, community health, and promoting equity in healthcare delivery.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) require coordinated, person- and family-centered care. Yet, interprofessional education (IPE) on chronic disease management remains underutilized in health professions training. This project aimed to develop and evaluate an online IPE curriculum to improve students’ knowledge, attitudes, and collaborative skills in ADRD and interprofessional care, while centering the lived experiences of individuals, families and caregivers affected by dementia.Design: A mixed-methods evaluation was conducted with undergraduate and graduate students…