Aanchal Kapoor, MD, MEd
Associate Director for Office of Interprofessional Learning
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Aanchal Kapoor is an Associate Professor of Medicine, Associate director at Office of Interprofessional Learning (OIPL) and Medical Director of Medical Intensive Liver Unit. She has designed the Critical Care Education Track for trainees and completed Master of Education in Health Professions Education. Her clinical areas of interest is critically ill patients with liver disease. A pivotal aspect of her position involves fostering collaboration with a diverse and multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive and integrated patient care. Her commitment extends to the realm of interprofessional education, where she is actively engaged in the creation of longitudinal interprofessional team-based leadership courses.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Understanding individual identities is crucial for effective conflict resolution within diverse, interprofessional healthcare teams. Healthcare professionals bring unique social and professional identities to their work, which can significantly influence their perceptions, interactions, and relationships with colleagues. These identities, shaped by factors such as race, gender, culture, and professional background, contribute to the richness and complexity of healthcare teams. However, tensions may arise when conflicting values tied to these identities hinder transparent communication, trust…