Canadian student leaders' perspective on interprofessional education: A consensus statement

J Interprof Care. 2016 Jul;30(4):545-7. doi: 10.3109/13561820.2016.1159187. Epub 2016 Jun 7.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to report on the outcomes of an interprofessional education (IPE) consensus-building exercise amongst student leaders enrolled in health science-related degree programs. The 12 participants included undergraduate and graduate students from eight different universities situated in five Canadian provinces. Their areas of study spanned a broad range of professions and disciplines including child and youth care, health promotion, nursing, kinesiology, medicine, physical education, psychology, and social work. A consensus statement regarding IPE and, more specifically, "what we know," "what we don't know," and "where do we go from here" is presented. These insights are unique, and a willingness to embrace them may be critical in building the next generation of improved IPE offerings across the country.

Keywords: Consensus statement; health sciences; interprofessional education; program content; student leaders.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Canada
  • Consensus*
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Leadership*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Students, Health Occupations / psychology*