The Texas IPE Consortium recognizes extraordinary breadth of achievement, and unwavering dedication to interprofessional education (IPE).
Texas IPE Consortium Fellows Award
 is presented annually to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated significant service and leadership within the consortium. These individuals have also made exceptional contributions to the field of IPE across the State of Texas and beyond.

Award Criteria

Membership

Nominee's associated institution has been a member of the Texas IPE Consortium for a minimum of four years and has been a member in good standing each year.

Workshops and Presentations

Nominee has conducted a minimum of two workshops and / or presentations highlighting innovations in IPE sponsored at their home institution or in partnership with another institution during a Texas IPE Consortium event (either during an annual meeting, virtual online event, or combination of the two).

Participation

Nominee has actively participated in Texas IPE Consortium annual meetings whether held in-person or in a virtual environment.

Commitment

Nominee has shown sustained commitment to IPE through inclusive and visionary leadership. They have also demonstrated a commitment to advancing interprofessional education and practice through innovation, and life-long learning.

Leadership

Nominee has provided leadership by acting as an institutional liaison to the consortium or serving as a collaborating faculty member or facilitator for a Texas IPE Consortium-sponsored training event (either during an annual meeting, virtual online event, or a combination of the two) a minimum of four times.

Apply to Become a Texas IPE Consortium Fellow

Want to become a Fellow of the Texas IPE Consortium? Apply here. Applications will be reviewed on March 1st of each year and fellows will be awarded at the annual meeting.

Class of 2024 Fellows


Ashley Higbea

PharmD, BCPS  
Director of Interprofessional Education
Associate Professor in Ambulatory Care
Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Texas Tech University Health Science Center                                       


Heather Hudson

EdD, LAT, ATC
Director of Master of Athletic Training Program
Clinical Associate Professor
Baylor University



Tracy Orwig

MSSW, LCSW, FNAP 
Associate Professor of Practice
School of Social Work
University of Texas at Arlington


Michael Sheppard

DC, EdD
Chief Academic Officer
Lead Academic Chair
Texas Chiropractic College


Takova Wallace-Gay

PharmD, BCACP, TTS 
Associate Professor 
Director of Interprofessional Education
Medical Education and Fish College of Pharmacy
University of Texas at Tyler

Class of 2023 Fellows

J. Nile Barnes

PharmD, EMT-P(LP)
Interprofessional Health Education Coordinator
Community Engagement Coordinator
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Faculty at Feik School of Pharmacy
University of the Incarnate Word

Erin Carlson

DrPH, MPH

Clinical Professor
Founding Director of Graduate Public Health Programs
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
The University of Texas at Arlington

Cynthia Carroll

MA, LPC, CPPS

Director of Office Interprofessional Education and Practice
Adjunct Instructor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Professional Member with Psychology Academy of the National Academies of Practice
University of North Texas Health Science Center

Lynn Jackson

PhD, LCSW, ACSW, FNAP

Associate Professor
Director of  Field Education
Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Distinguished Fellow, National Academies of Practice 
Chair-Elect of the Social Work Academy
Texas Christian University


Class of 2022 Fellows

Amy F. Crocker

PT, DPT, OCS, FNAP
Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Fellow, National Academies of Practice
Director of Social Accountability and Experiential Learning
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
University of the Incarnate Word

Maureen D. Francis

MD, MS-HPEd, FACP

Assistant Dean for Medical Education

Professor, Department of Medical Education

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Catherine L. Hatfield

Pharm.D., FNAP

Clinical Professor
Director, Interprofessional Education
Director, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology
Baylor College of Medicine

Shelley Smith

MEd

Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice, QEP
Office of the Vice President of Interprofessional Education

The University of Texas Medical Branch 

Founding Members and Fellows

   


Renée J. Bogschutz

PhD, CCC-SLP, FNAP
Director of Interprofessional Education
Distinguished Fellow, National Academies of Practice
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center




     


David Farmer

PhD, LPC, LMFT, FNAP
Executive Director, 
Interprofessional Practice and Behavioral Health
Division of Clinical Innovation
Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Health System Sciences
Clinical Executive SaferCare Texas
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Forth Worth
     


Christine L. Kaunas

EdD, MPH
Executive Director
Interprofessional Education & Research
Texas A&M Health
     


Kim Hoggatt Krumwiede

PhD, CMI
Dean, School of Health Professions
Professor and Distinguished Educator
Division of Education & Training
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    


Veronica Young

PharmD, MPH, FNAP
Clinical Professor,
Pharmacy Practice Division
Director, Center for Health Interprofessional Practice and Education
Director of Interprofessional Education and Community Engagement
College of Pharmacy
The University of Texas at Austin



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