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the environment, and improving the Dr. Aston is the United States’ co-chair Series, “An Institutional Case Study:
health of all three.” of Collaborating Across Borders (CAB) Providing Interprofessional Education
V, the premier North American IPE at a Satellite Campus,” and in August
Dr. Tegzes is a regular speaker on
assessment for the Interprofessional conference which will be taking place of 2014, Dr. Aston and David Dickter,
Education Collaborative (IPEC), which Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2015 in Roanoke, PhD, gave a presentation, “Measures
brings together six national education Virginia this year. The CAB V and Results from an Ambulatory,
associations representing allopathic and conference theme is “The Interprofessional Team OSCE Project”
osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, Interprofessional Journey: Advancing as part of AIHC’s Interprofessional
pharmacy, and public health. IPEC Integration and Impact,” which reflects Webinar Series.
provides leadership around national the importance of integration and Dr. Aston says that by leading the CAB
initiatives to advance interprofessional impact as they play a role in the V conference and developing these
education and share information on IPE preparation of future health care webinar presentations, WesternU
best practices and collaborative practice professionals. Held every other year, remains active in the IPE conversation.
innovations. Dr. Tegzes has moderated alternating between Canadian and “It’s a ton of work,” she says, “but I
workshops on collaborative care for the American cities, CAB V is the fifth think that it’s the fastest way to make
conference for Canadian and American
“Patient-centered care is the core focus of interprofessional education.
It is all about focusing on the patient, improving health outcomes, and
enhancing the quality of care provided by all the health professions.”
interprofessional health educators and
Institutes of Medicine in Washington, sure that we keep WesternU at the table
D.C., appears widely to speak about administrators. Anne Godden-Webster, to know what’s going on, and so that
patient-centered, collaborative care, and MSc, Interprofessional Experience others become aware of what WesternU
has given several keynote addresses at Coordinator at Dalhousie University in is doing.” These efforts widen
national conferences. He has spoken to Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the Canadian WesternU’s circle of collaborations,
professional groups representing nearly Co-Chair. Dr. Aston served on the Dr. Aston says, “and this helps with the
all disciplines at WesternU, and is a program committee for CAB III and on brand name recognition of WesternU.
board member of ASPIRE, a program the executive committee for CAB IV, We have one of the largest IPE
that recognizes international excellence and is serving a three-year term on the programs in the U.S., and we are getting
in education in medical, dental and American Interprofessional Health more well-known.”
veterinary schools. Dr. Tegzes also Collaborative (AIHC) Board of “Our ultimate goal is to move IPE
serves on a national committee Trustees. The AIHC is comprised of forward,” Dr. Aston says. “We continue
examining professionalism among all individuals and organizations to advance the field and build
the health professions, and has been committed to ensuring the integrity, collaborations along the way.
appointed by the Association of viability, and quality of health care Otherwise you’re behind the pack.”
American Veterinary Medical Colleges education and training programs.
to represent veterinary medicine in In 2013, Drs. Aston and Tegzes
studying interprofessional developed a presentation as part of
professionalism. AIHC’s Interprofessional Webinar
WesternU, College of Pharmacy 7
health of all three.” of Collaborating Across Borders (CAB) Providing Interprofessional Education
V, the premier North American IPE at a Satellite Campus,” and in August
Dr. Tegzes is a regular speaker on
assessment for the Interprofessional conference which will be taking place of 2014, Dr. Aston and David Dickter,
Education Collaborative (IPEC), which Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2015 in Roanoke, PhD, gave a presentation, “Measures
brings together six national education Virginia this year. The CAB V and Results from an Ambulatory,
associations representing allopathic and conference theme is “The Interprofessional Team OSCE Project”
osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, Interprofessional Journey: Advancing as part of AIHC’s Interprofessional
pharmacy, and public health. IPEC Integration and Impact,” which reflects Webinar Series.
provides leadership around national the importance of integration and Dr. Aston says that by leading the CAB
initiatives to advance interprofessional impact as they play a role in the V conference and developing these
education and share information on IPE preparation of future health care webinar presentations, WesternU
best practices and collaborative practice professionals. Held every other year, remains active in the IPE conversation.
innovations. Dr. Tegzes has moderated alternating between Canadian and “It’s a ton of work,” she says, “but I
workshops on collaborative care for the American cities, CAB V is the fifth think that it’s the fastest way to make
conference for Canadian and American
“Patient-centered care is the core focus of interprofessional education.
It is all about focusing on the patient, improving health outcomes, and
enhancing the quality of care provided by all the health professions.”
interprofessional health educators and
Institutes of Medicine in Washington, sure that we keep WesternU at the table
D.C., appears widely to speak about administrators. Anne Godden-Webster, to know what’s going on, and so that
patient-centered, collaborative care, and MSc, Interprofessional Experience others become aware of what WesternU
has given several keynote addresses at Coordinator at Dalhousie University in is doing.” These efforts widen
national conferences. He has spoken to Halifax, Nova Scotia, is the Canadian WesternU’s circle of collaborations,
professional groups representing nearly Co-Chair. Dr. Aston served on the Dr. Aston says, “and this helps with the
all disciplines at WesternU, and is a program committee for CAB III and on brand name recognition of WesternU.
board member of ASPIRE, a program the executive committee for CAB IV, We have one of the largest IPE
that recognizes international excellence and is serving a three-year term on the programs in the U.S., and we are getting
in education in medical, dental and American Interprofessional Health more well-known.”
veterinary schools. Dr. Tegzes also Collaborative (AIHC) Board of “Our ultimate goal is to move IPE
serves on a national committee Trustees. The AIHC is comprised of forward,” Dr. Aston says. “We continue
examining professionalism among all individuals and organizations to advance the field and build
the health professions, and has been committed to ensuring the integrity, collaborations along the way.
appointed by the Association of viability, and quality of health care Otherwise you’re behind the pack.”
American Veterinary Medical Colleges education and training programs.
to represent veterinary medicine in In 2013, Drs. Aston and Tegzes
studying interprofessional developed a presentation as part of
professionalism. AIHC’s Interprofessional Webinar
WesternU, College of Pharmacy 7
