Interdisciplinary Health Club

Learning "about, from, and with each other".

Our Mission:

To foster meaningful interprofessional collaboration among healthcare students by increasing understanding of diverse roles, promoting mutual respect, and creating a supportive environment for learning and networking. We aim to prepare students for successful team-based care by enhancing their skills in communication, collaboration, and evidence-based practices.

Possible Events: 

Lunch-hour talks (multiple allied health professions, “spotlight” sessions, etc.)

Interactive Q&A panels

Specialized workshops & case discussions

Networking events

Simulation-based learning experiences

Learning Objectives/What We Hope Students Gain: 

• Recognize Roles & Responsibilities of Other Healthcare Professionals

  • • Understand the unique contributions of each team member in patient care, including their scope of practice and when to refer/consult.

• Identify Barriers to Effective Collaboration

  • • Explore common challenges in interdisciplinary work, such as communication issues or conflicting professional boundaries, and discuss strategies to overcome them.

• Integrate Other Professionals into Undergraduate Medical Education

  • • Learn how to effectively incorporate the expertise of other healthcare professionals in care plans and clinical teaching.

• Enhance Communication Skills for Interprofessional Collaboration

  • • Develop strategies for working in multidisciplinary teams and organizations, including how to reach out to other professionals for advice, guidance, or collaboration.

• Advocate for Interdisciplinary Education

  • • Learn how to promote and integrate interdisciplinary learning into your educational journey and future practice as a healthcare professional.

Please contact interdisciplinaryhealthclub@gmail.com for more information.