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Invited Session

The Patient as Co-Creator

Monday, September 30, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Valerie Williams, PhD, MPA
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Pamela Allen, MD
Carl J. Herzog Chair in Dermatology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Katy Fisher-Cunningham, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE
Assistant Professor
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Wanda Felty
Assistant Director, Community Leadership & Advocacy Coordinator
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Italia Folleco, MA
Chair, Patient/Family Advisory Council
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Margaret Robinson, M.Ed.
Senior Associate Director, Office of Interdisciplinary Programs
University of Oklahoma
Robert Salinas, MD, CAQ(G)
Assistant Dean, Office of Access and Community Engagement
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a comprehensive Academic Health Center with seven health professions colleges and an interdisciplinary graduate college focused on the biomedical sciences. Within OU Health Sciences there are more than 70 programs of study for students, residents, fellows and post-doctoral fellows. Panel members will discuss their experiences as sponsors and co-creators of teaching and learning opportunities with advocates, patients, and their family members. Session participants will contribute their experiences to the discussion and will receive a booklet the panel co-created to share experiences and ideas that can complement work underway, or getting started, at participants’ home institutions and their communities.

Session Objectives:

1. Describe the Role of Patients and Families as Co-Educators (for Interdisciplinary Education)

2. Identify Strategies to Engage Community Members as Co-Creators [Recruitment]

3. List Design Elements for Effective Preparation and Support Programs

4. Develop Retention (Renewal), Recognition and Reward Mechanisms

5. Evaluate Outcomes and Impact