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Welcome to the Texas Interprofessional Education (IPE) Consortium!

Interprofessional practice and education (IPE) prepares future health practitioners to successfully participate in collaborative, patient-centered care. However, the successful implementation of IPE within higher education remains elusive to many institutions. As one strategy to address this, leadership from academic health sciences centers in the state of Texas formed the Texas Interprofessional Education (IPE) Task Force in 2015. Renamed the Texas Interprofessional Education (IPE) Consortium in 2018, the purpose of the consortium is to foster cross-institutional collaboration in order to expand learning opportunities and reinforce value for IPE as a critical aspect of health professions education.

Upcoming Events:

APRIL 2024 IPE Facilitator Certificate CourseIPE Facilitator Certification Course April 10, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm CT

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Meeting Time & Date: 04.10.2024 | 8:30 - 4:30 pm CT

Registration Closes: 04.03.2024

Location: 
University of the Incarnate Word
Room TBA
4301 Broadway, CPO 412
San Antonio, TX 78209

Cost:
 $125.00 (member rate) | $250.00 (non-member rate) - Continental Breakfast and Lunch included! 

As universities strive to implement IPE into didactic, simulation, and experiential learning environments, it is becoming increasingly important to have outstanding IPE faculty facilitators who can help interprofessional learners gain the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for collaborative practice. The most successful and competitive institutions know how important it is to be committed to ongoing IPE facilitator training and development. The Texas IPE Consortium’s IPE Facilitator Certificate Course provides faculty with the tools and strategies they need to engage interprofessional teams of learners and maximize the effectiveness of their IPE training programs.

This engaging, experiential course provides an overview of the role of the IPE faculty facilitator, plus opportunities for practice using a wide range of tools and techniques. Through 6 hours of online pre-work and a one-day in-person training, faculty will gain the knowledge and skills to be an effective IPE facilitator, as well as will be able to promote organizational changes and collaborative leadership, which will support the promotion of IPE within the institution.

Approximately 6 hrs of online pre-work must be completed at least 5 days prior to the training.

Requirements: To obtain an IPE Facilitator Certificate, participants must complete the online pre-work before the event and actively participate in the entire in-person training, complete the simulation/skills practice experiences, and submit a post-event evaluation. If a participant is unable to complete all components of the training for any reason, the participant is not eligible to receive a certificate. In order to complete or remediate any missing requirements, the participant would have to re-register and pay for the training again at a future offering.

Who Should Participate:  It is the ideal course for faculty, instructors, and/or preceptors who want to improve their ability to engage teams of learners; introduce IPE concepts and skills; support learners in the development of knowledge, perceptions, and skills for collaborative care; and measure outcomes of IPE learning activities.

Share the IPE Facilitator Certificate flyer with interested peers and colleagues.

Training Topics Include: 
  • Introduction to IPE Facilitation
  • Establishing a Climate for Learning: Psychological Safety
  • The Power of Learning in Teams
  • IPE Facilitation Techniques
  • Best practices in debriefing
  • IPE Facilitation Challenges
  • Assessing Learners and Program Evaluation
  • Skill Drill Practice for Facilitation and Interprofessional Education 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Effectively engage interprofessional teams of learners
  • Introduce IPE concepts and skills
  • Support learners in the development of knowledge, perceptions, and skills for collaborative care
  • Relate the purpose and history of interprofessional practice education. 
  • Reflect on the relevance of psychological safety in enhancing learning environments. 
  • Analyze potential IPE facilitation barriers and devise effective problem-solving strategies. 
  • Effectively apply evidence-based strategies to facilitate productive interprofessional debriefing sessions.
  • Examine strategies for IPE activity assessment.
  • Practice using strategies for effective in-person and online IPE facilitation. 

Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is not provided for this event by the Texas IPE Consortium. We are happy to provide you with documentation to submit this event for independent study CE credit with your professional organization or association as requested. Documentation requests must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. Please allow at least two weeks to process documentation requests. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.

April 2024 Networking Dinner

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Time & Date: 04.10.2024 | 6:30 pm CT

Registration Closes: 11:59 pm CT04.03.2023

Cost: $45.00 | The registration fee includes the cost of dinner from a set menu, a non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the registration price. A cash bar will be available.

Location: 
Jardin
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, Texas 78209

Set Menu: The registration fee includes the cost of dinner from a set menu, a non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the registration price. A cash bar will be available. Menu includes family-style mezze appetizers, roasted chicken, vegetarian Mediterranean bowl, and beef kafta kebobs.

Join us at the Texas IPE Consortium Networking Dinner. The networking dinner provides attendees with the opportunity to focus on strengthening their IPE professional connections. It’s more than meeting people and socializing, it’s also engaging with faculty from health-related professions in the area of IPE to share knowledge and best practices, as well as make inter-institutional and professional connections. Take advantage of this fun and engaging opportunity to broaden the circle of thought leaders and peers in IPE that you can reach out to for advice and resources year-round. 

Space is limited, so register early. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less a $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.

Texas IPE Consortium 2024 IPE facilitator certificate course, networking dinner and annual meeting save the date flyerApril 2024 Annual Meeting

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Meeting Time & Date:
 04.11.2024 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CT

Registration Ends: 04.04.2024
 
Location:
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway, CPO 412
San Antonio, Texas, 78209

Cost: $125.00 (member rate) | $250.00 (non-member rate) - Continental breakfast and lunch included!

Theme: Horizons: Expanding Perspectives & Embracing the Future of IPE

The annual meeting is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with IPE professionals and peers. With keynotes, workshops, lightning talks, interactive demos, and more, we will continue to expand our perspectives and embrace the future of IPE. Share the Annual Meeting event flyer with interested peers and colleagues.

Join us in San Antonio as we work together and look to new horizons in healthcare education!

Keynote Speaker:
Angela G. Clendenin, PhD
Instructional Associate Professor - Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics 
Associate Director - USA Center for Rural Public Health Preparedness
Texas A&M University School of Public Health

Dr. Angela Clendenin is an Instructional Associate Professor with the Texas A&M School of Public Health (SPH). She is also the current Associate Director for the USA Center for Rural Public Health Preparedness at the SPH. Within the SPH’s undergraduate program, Dr. Clendenin is responsible for teaching public health emergency preparedness. In the graduate program, Dr. Clendenin teaches Disaster Epidemiology and is a member of the Integrated Core Instructional Team. Dr. Clendenin also serves as a faculty advisor for Texas A&M Health’s annual Disaster Day, the largest student-led disaster simulation in the country. Her academic pursuits and research interests include risk communication, and emergency management/emergency communication.

Presentation Title: When Disaster Strikes, It Takes a Village to Recover: Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals 
 

Feature Speakers: 
Gerard E. Carrino, PhD, MPH
Dean and Professor, Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Schoen W. Kruse, PhD, MSHPEd
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Integrated Learning
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Jody C. Randall, EdD, MS
Vice President and Chief Experience Officer
Teas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Presentation Title: Three Perspectives on One Story: The Effects of Recent Legislation on Achieving the Quintuple Aim

Session Information: 

  • Featured Presentation: Three Perspectives on One Story: The Effects of Recent Legislation on Achieving the Quintuple Aim

    Presenter(s):
    Gerard E. Carrino, PhD, MPH; Schoen W. Kruse, PhD, MSHPEd; Jody C. Randall, EdD, MS
    Seats left:
    100
    Description:

    This dedicated session will focus on a critical concern affecting IPE leaders statewide. Presenters will share how TTUHSC remains committed to a culture of achievement for their learners while navigating recent legislation affecting the delivery of education experiences. Particular focus will be given to how the institution identified strategies to continue providing high-quality, interprofessional health education that aligns with the Quintuple Aim and recognizes updated IPEC Core Competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice. 

    Learning Objectives:
    Following participation in this workshop, attendees will be able to:
    1. Describe the relationship between the Quintuple Aim and the updated IPEC Core Competencies.
    2. Explore the significance of institutional culture for learners and team members navigating complex challenges.
    3. Identify strategies to implement at your institution that support the development of learning experiences that meet updated IPEC Core Competencies.

Area Hotels:


Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport
10110 US-281 
San Antonio, Texas, 78216
(210) 525-9999
5.33 miles
State rate available
8505 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas, 78217
(210) 822-1554
4.4 miles
State rate available

37 NE Loop 410 at McCullough 
San Antonio, Texas 78216
(210) 366-2424
4.39 miles
State rate available

Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is not provided for this event by the Texas IPE Consortium. We are happy to provide you with documentation to submit this event for independent study CE credit with your professional organization or association as requested. Documentation requests must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. Please allow at least two weeks to process documentation requests. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less a $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.

August 2024 Rapid Teaming in Experiential Learning Environments Certificate CourseRapid Teaming in Experiential Learning Environments Course August 2, 2024 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM CT

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Meeting Time & Date: 08/02/2024 | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm CT

Registration Closes: 07/29/2024
 
Location: 
Zoom Event | Registration Limited to 85 Participants | Link to the prework will be emailed on June 1, 2024. Zoom link to the training will be emailed 1-2 weeks before the event for security purposes.

Meeting Fees: $150.00 (member rate) | $300.00 (non-member rate) 

The Rapid Teaming in Experiential Learning Environments Certificate Course delves into the dynamic world of teaming in healthcare. Teaming, as a verb, encapsulates the dynamic, and fluid nature of individuals coming together to achieve common visions and goals. Rapid teaming is done in fast-paced environments, in which traditional team structures are often elusive, thus, the ability to rapidly form and collaborate within diverse teams is paramount. Teaming is about surviving in a constantly changing landscape while also thriving and achieving outstanding results. 

In this course, designed for faculty and preceptors, we explore the concept of teaming as an individual and team learning process beyond traditional team boundaries. We recognize the challenges of assembling stable teams for learners and healthcare professionals in experiential learning environments. This course emphasizes the importance of purposeful interactions where individuals swiftly identify and capitalize on their personal and professional strengths as effective team members, and focuses on instilling essential skills for teaming, such as leading, communicating, self-reflecting, recognizing interdependence, and embracing the perspectives of other team members. Drawing on Team Science principles, participants will become team diagnosticians, capable of recognizing team strengths, weaknesses, and short-term needs. The course offers common, easy-to-understand team effectiveness principles and strategies that serve as a shared mental model for all team members. 

Join us to equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and flexibility needed to navigate the challenges of rapid teaming in today’s healthcare environment. Upon completing the 12-hour certificate course of pre-course work and live virtual training, you will be able to apply newly learned techniques during rapid teaming. You will also be able to effectively train learners to become productive members of dynamic healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes through rapid collaboration, communication, and coordination.

Approximately 6 hrs of online pre-work must be completed at least 3 days prior to the virtual training.


Training Topics Include: 
  • Teaming is a verb
  • Rapid teaming barriers are recognizable
  • Leading is actionable
  • Team culture is synergistic
  • Team assessment is adaptive
  • Learning from rapid teaming reflections cultivates capacity and flexibility
  • Rapid teaming skill development is achievable 
  • Action planning is essential 
  • Synthesizing is critical for putting it all together
Learning Objectives Include: 
  • Articulate the process of rapid teaming including tools and strategies to effectively team.
  • Demonstrate essential skills for effective rapid teaming.
  • Lead rapidly forming teams with insight, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and principles of team science for enhanced collaboration and effectiveness.
  • Reflect on factors that enable a team culture supporting high-quality rapid teaming.
  • Synthesize rapid teaming concepts to effectively train students in experiential learning environments.
  • Apply adaptive team assessment techniques to diagnose team effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is not provided for this event by the Texas IPE Consortium. We are happy to provide you with documentation to submit this event for independent study CE credit with your professional organization or association as requested. Documentation requests must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. Please allow at least two weeks to process documentation requests. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to the Texas IPE Consortium at txipeconsortium@ttuhsc.edu. A refund of the registration fee, less $25 processing fee, will be given if cancellation is made at least two weeks prior to the event. No refund will be issued after this date.


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