Seton Hall University, School of Health and Medical Sciences Center for IPE (SHMS CIEHS IPE), guided by adult learning theory, employs structured immersion experiences to promote a culture of professional discourse and reflection essential to attain a cohesive, collaborative person-centered plan of care. The Center’s “journey of professional transformation” model has embedded IPE experiences longitudinally over a 2-year period into our professional program curricula. Using this incremental progression, rather than an “add-on” or "one and done" experience approach, provides the continuous development of interprofessional competence by students as part of the overall learning process. The SHMS CIEHS IPE initiatives represent a school-wide curricular experience which includes participation in 9 diverse but interrelated IPE learning experiences; 5 Core Signature IPE Experiences and 4 Online Asynchronous Learning Modules. Our intention is that our IPE experiences support student individual growth in what many perceive as "soft skills" -teamwork, communication, collaboration, and the appreciation of the diverse roles and responsibilities across health professions. This presentation will provide an overview of the SHMS CIEHS IPE Journey of Professional Transformation and offer data supporting its effectiveness in promoting the soft skills needed by all health care professionals seeking to promote person-centered care.
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