Keywords

communities of practice, health professions education, interprofessional education, nursing education

Authors

1. Sterrett, Susan E. EdD, RN
2. Hawkins, Susan R. MSEd, PA-C
3. Hertweck, Mark L. MA, PA-C
4. Schreiber, Jodi OTD, OTR/L

Abstract

Development of interprofessional education programs that meet new Interprofessional Education Collaborative competencies is a challenge for faculty and administrators. This article describes a curricular design that places students in learning communities over a 2-year period with a plan for 5 learning sessions. Communities of practice is the theoretical framework of the curricular design, creating interprofessional clinicians capable of effective collaborative practice.