Student Perspective on a Predoctoral Interprofessional Education Initiative

Objective- The purpose of this study was to investigate students' perspectives on a newly implemented program Interprofessional education (IPE) in terms its effectiveness increasing the awareness about other health care professionals and providing tools emerging dental for comprehensive needs. Methods- A new IPE course incorporated second year predoctoral curriculum, educators students from various came together provide collaborative learning environment. evaluated survey data graduating classes 2019 2020 at Harvard School Dental Medicine. were surveyed during end obtain their program. Result-The results surveys showed most student respondents agreed strongly that they liked getting information 93-95% collaborating with members team can help facilitate patients' overall care. sessions helped bring interprofessional relations communications within prepared holistic patient Conclusion- methods facilitated an interactive environment assist developing team. connections between oral systemic reinforced, thus giving wider view treatment consideration patients’