Aline
Saad,
PharmD
Director of Faculty Development, Coordinator of Interprofessional Education, Associate Professor of
Wayne State University
Aline Saad is a clinical associate professor of pharmacy and currently serves as the Director of Faculty Development and Coordinator of Interprofessional Education for Pharmacy Practice at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS). She has been leading on several projects related to interprofessional (IP) education including the Interprofessional Team Visit program (IPTV), IP Medication Safety offerings, IP pain management event, an IP Dental clinical experience, and IP student-run free clinic: Community Homeless Interprofessional Program. Through Michigan Area Health Education Center, she serves as an IPE faculty champion delivering on multiple IPE initiatives including the scholars’ program.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background:Interprofessional Education (IPE) is pivotal for cultivating collaborative healthcare practices. The Organizational Models of Interprofessional Practice and Education in the United States (US): Results from National Survey 2.0 presented various models adopted by US institutions to structure IPE. Our presentation delves into the initiatives of two programs actively developing IPE infrastructure and securing higher administrative support. We will analyze the challenges and opportunities related to achieving sustainability, mobility, and institutional backing for IPE.Methods:This…
Background: The Food and Drug Administration receives over 100,000 reports of medication errors each year1. This data is believed to be an underrepresentation of actual medication errors due to reluctance of health professionals to report errors2. Interprofessional education (IPE) offers a platform for medical and pharmacy students to collaborate, enhancing their ability to recognize, and report medication errors. The aim of this innovation is to assess the effectiveness of a single interprofessional education session focused on medication safety in improving the completion and accuracy of…
Introduction: The healthcare workforce in Michigan plays a crucial role in ensuring the wellbeing and health outcomes of the state's diverse population. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the healthcare workforce in Michigan, focusing on four key disciplines: medicine, pharmacy, social work, and nursing. By examining the unique challenges and opportunities within each field, the presentation seeks to suggest solutions and highlight the role of the Michigan Area Health Education Center (MI-AHEC) in addressing these challenges.
Methods: Data will be presented through…