The Dakota Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) assures interprofessional partnering by design.. The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (UND SMHS)has a robust IPE program, see UND SMHS Office of Interprofessional Education. The Dakota GWEP codifies faculty development through the Dakota IPE Teaching Academy. This academy supports “train the trainer” through an interprofessional lens and team-based care. Steeped in learning sciences, the academy supports instructional design, assessment, technology and delivery. These services will be augmented with the UND Teaching Transformation & Development Academy which supports faculty learning communities.
Four Interprofessional Education Competencies
There are four nationally recognized core IPE competencies and sub-competencies for best practices. UND SMHS IPE is based on these competencies. For more information, view: IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Resources
The Dakota GWEP IPE Academy extends to other state, community, and tribal colleges engaged in training health professionals. The inclusion of North Dakota State University School of Pharmacy and South Dakota State University College of Nursing are included in our work to strengthen interdisciplinary partnerships in our region. All these educational offerings are developed with interprofessional faculty in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health professions. Here are some healthcare IPE-related resources that healthcare faculty can use to teach IPE: