»Interprofessional Education

At Chapman University, Interprofessional Education (IPE) is a structured and purposeful part of the curriculum that gives students the chance to learn with, from, and about each other. IPEs help students understand their future role as a pharmacist, physical therapist, or other healthcare provider, as well as others’ roles, and work more effectively as part of a team. The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) outlines four core competencies that guide this work:

Values and ethics
Roles and responsibilities
Communication
Teams and teamwork

These competencies are the foundation of coursework, simulations, and clinical experiences. Students become practice-ready to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to better care for the patients and communities they’ll serve.

Fully Integrated IPE Model

Through a series of three 500-level IPE courses, co-curricular activities, and integration of didactic coursework, students engage with IPE concepts and learning outcomes on a consistent basis.

IPE experiences take place both in unique or nontraditional settings, as well as core learning environments. This intentional design allows students to build the confidence needed to perform in team-based, real-world collaborative health settings.

Our innovative model ensures that IPE is a key component to becoming practice-ready pharmacists.

Impact of IPE Courses

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School of Pharmacy

Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Leah Beekman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Physician Assistant Studies Program

Department of Physical Therapy

IPEs allow students to collaborate with health care students from other institutions and disciplines not offered at Chapman University. Through these partnerships, students gain experience in diverse medical learning environments and develop critical skills in team-based care. Our partners include:

UCI School of Medicine
UCI School of Nursing
CalState University, Fullerton School of Nursing
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

500-level courses:

IPE 501

IPE 502

IPE 503

Courses that integrate IPE:

P1: PHRM 581

P2: PHRM 651, 526

Evaluation

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As an accredited institution, Chapman University leverages our academic independence to ensure student growth across the four nationally recognized IPE competencies. Our commitment to consistent improvement is supported by ongoing student evaluation and evidence-based quality enhancement.

Students are assessed at multiple points, including prior to and following the 500-level IPE course series, as well as near the end of their clinical rotations. These track growth and effectiveness throughout their time at Chapman University.

We utilize one of the most highly regarded evaluation tools, endorsed by the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, to improve student competencies.