Welcome to Collaborative Conversations, a podcast dedicated to exploring the transformative power of collaboration across various professions. Join us on a journey of interprofessional collaboration, seeking to uncover the key insights and strategies that drive positive change for people and populations.
Each episode is a deep dive into the practical aspects of interprofessional collaboration. Our aim is to make this complex subject understandable and implementable for our listeners. We achieve this by interviewing successful professionals from various fields, including education, recovery, first responders, health and social care, and others. We aim to demystify this complex subject and offer actionable guidance.
Presented by the Indiana University Interprofessional Practice and Education Center, our podcast is hosted by Dr. Barbara Maxwell, director of IU IPE, and IU IPE’s Communication Manager David Plough. Interviews are conducted by various members of IU IPE’s staff. Join us as we embark on a journey to unlock the potential of collaboration and foster meaningful connections across disciplines.
Evolution of an Institution
In this episode, Barbara Maxwell and Jennifer Berba discuss the creation and evolution of the Indiana University Interprofessional Practice and Education Center (IU IPE). They cover the center's history, development, shared leadership approach, and strategic priorities. They also cover the importance of living the behaviors they expect from others and the impact of a shared leadership process on the center's success.
Curriculum of Collaboration, pt 1
This episode is about the importance of incorporating interprofessional education (IPE) experiences into health science curricula. IU IPE's Dr. Zach Weber and Tanya Coltrain of the IU School of Nursing highlight the accreditation standards and the need for collaborative-ready team members in healthcare professions. This conversation covers strategies for successfully integrating IPE experiences, embedding IPE courses throughout the curriculum, and providing opportunities for students to engage in real-world practice settings.
The Facilitators Role
Elli Kolbaum, a clinical professor at the Indiana University School of Optometry, joins IU IPE's Dr Julie LaMothe to discuss interprofessional facilitation and the role of IPE facilitators in team education. This episode touches on strategies for promoting student engagement, both in-person and online, and highlights the value of incorporating personal experiences and perspectives from different disciplines. They also discuss effective feedback techniques, debriefing strategies, and how Elli role models interprofessional practice in optometry.
Curriculum of Collaboration, pt 2
The continuation of Dr. Weber and Tanya Coltrain's conversation about embedding interprofessional experiences into curriculum.
Evolution of a Curriculum
This second conversation between Dr. Barbara Maxwell and Jennifer Burba focuses on the evolution of the IU IPE curriculum and its transition from a traditional content-focused model to a competency-based curriculum. Exploring the process of curriculum review, the impact of the pandemic, the use of evidence-based pedagogy, and the integration of attitudes, knowledge, and skills to drive behavior change.