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Interprofessional Education Activities for Students in Physician Assistant, Clinical Psychology, and Athletic Training Programs Utilizing Aspects of Team-Based and Problem-Based Learning Practices

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Interprofessional education (IPE) allows two or more professionals to learn from one another through partnership to improve patient outcomes. Implementation of IPE varies within health profession programs and universities, requiring programs to develop IPE activities that adhere to specific learning objectives or accreditation standards. These activities were a preliminary investigation on the feasibility of IPE activities at an institution with no substantial IPE infrastructure. Students integrated aspects of team-based learning (TBL), problem-based learning (PBL), and didactic components into diverse simulated patient cases with health profession students to develop skills in interdisciplinary patient-centered care. Lessons learned and future directions are discussed.

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Acknowledgments

We extend our gratitude to Lindsey Hoffmann, M.S., PA-C, Physician Assistant Program, Department of Psychology, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750, USA, for her assistance in developing and implementing some of the IPE activities.

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  1. Physician Assistant Program, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, CA, 91750, La Verne, USA

    Monique J. Williams & Brianna Cardenas

  2. Clinical Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA, 91750, USA

    James J. García

  3. Athletic Training Program/Department of Kinesiology, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA, 91750, USA

    Karlita L. Warren

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Study concept and design: Williams, García, Warren, and Cardenas. Data collection: Williams and García. Analysis and interpretation of data: Williams and García. Drafting and critical revision of the manuscript: Williams, García, Warren, and Cardenas.

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Williams, M.J., García, J.J., Warren, K.L. et al. Interprofessional Education Activities for Students in Physician Assistant, Clinical Psychology, and Athletic Training Programs Utilizing Aspects of Team-Based and Problem-Based Learning Practices. Med.Sci.Educ. 31, 337–340 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-020-01173-y

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