University President Jay A. Perman, MD, has made interprofessional education (IPE) a priority at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The Sixth Annual IPE Day on April 4 enhanced the knowledge of faculty and students about this emerging collaborative movement in health care, law, and social work.
Student participants in IPE Day discovered:
- How to effectively communicate with professionals outside your area of study
- What specialist skills you can share with other professionals
- How interprofessional communication affect quality of care
Read more about the event and view a photo gallery on Facebook.
All students are encouraged to participate in innovative activities that highlight the goals and benefits of interprofessional education.