What is the Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS)? The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) is an immersive, experiential learning activity originally developed by the Missouri Community Action Network and adopted by the Northwest Interprofessional Health Collaboration (NIHC) as an annual interprofessional education (IPE) activity for health professions students. CAPS challenges participants to step into the real-life experiences of individuals and families…Continue Reading Community Action Poverty Simulation
NIHC Culinary Medicine
AY25-26 Culinary Medicine Schedule The NIHC Culinary Medicine Program is exclusively reserved for students currently enrolled in a health professions program within our partner institutions. Registration is required for attendance. Each session is limited to 24 participants and 4 Student Volunteers. Sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups will open three (3) weeks…Continue Reading NIHC Culinary Medicine
Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Collaborative Clinical Case Conferences (C4s)
Emphasizing Teams & Teamwork for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice The Collaborative Clinical Case Conferences (C4s) provide students from diverse health professions with a unique opportunity to learn with, from, and about each other through a shared, collaborative experience. Designed for second-year or advanced students, these sessions focus on key interprofessional skills, including conducting a comprehensive case review, prioritizing a problem…Continue Reading Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Collaborative Clinical Case Conferences (C4s)
Friday Night at the ER: A Healthcare Systems Simulation
What Is Friday Night at the ER? Friday Night at the ER is an engaging, fast-paced simulation that places you in the role of a hospital leader for one simulated 24-hour period. You’ll manage patient flow, make critical decisions, and collaborate with your team to improve outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment. Who Should Participate?…Continue Reading Friday Night at the ER: A Healthcare Systems Simulation
Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Exploring Healthcare Teams
Emphasizing Roles & Responsibilities for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Exploring Healthcare Teams is an interprofessional education (IPE) session designed to foster collaborative learning among students from diverse health professions through a structured, team-based activity. Emphasizing the IPEC Core Competencies related to Roles and Responsibilities, the session encourages students to explore and value the unique and overlapping…Continue Reading Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Exploring Healthcare Teams
Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Safe & Effective Communication
Emphasizing Communication for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice In this core IPE session, students will enhance their understanding of how effective communication enhances teamwork and contributes to better patient outcomes. Through this activity, students will have the opportunity to practice and develop communication skills to convey information effectively in a safe and supportive learning environment. In this…Continue Reading Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Safe & Effective Communication
Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Root Cause Analysis & Error Disclosure Workshop
Emphasizing Values & Ethics for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice In this core IPE session, students explore the ethical considerations surrounding a medical error, recognizing the principles of communication, team-collaboration, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Tailored for second year/advanced students, this session provides an opportunity for students to learn the complexities of healthcare systems and how different factors…Continue Reading Student Core Didactic IPE Session: Root Cause Analysis & Error Disclosure Workshop