title: Interprofessional Education: Finding a Place to Start.
abstract: The Institute of Medicine has recommended interprofessional education (IPE) to improve patient safety and quality outcomes. However, getting started in IPE can be overwhelming and fraught with barriers. One health science university began by offering a 2-week intensive course that was integrated into existing courses. The evaluation validated the need for more understanding about professional roles and preparation as well as for faculty to learn from each other.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Nursing Development Consultant (Dr Gordon), Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, Oregon; Professor, School of Nursing (Dr Lasater); Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine (Dr Brunett); Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (Dr Dieckmann), Oregon Health & Science University, Portland.
authors.forename: Mary Anna
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: Kathie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lasater
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brunett
authors.forename: Nathan F
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Dieckmann
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*