Ashley Mitchell, DrPH, MSPH
Assistant Professor
Morehouse School of Medicine
Ashley Kennedy Mitchell, DrPH, MSPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Education at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. For the past decade, she has focused on developing programs for MD, Ph.D., and master-level students that enhance their learning environment and fill gaps in curricular offerings. Her interests include interprofessional education, mentoring, and professional development for STEM learners. She holds a Doctor of Public Health from Georgia Southern University, a Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Vanderbilt University.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Background: Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) has developed the Connections Learning Experience (CLE) as an introductory interprofessional education (IPE) experience for healthcare, research, and public health learners. This experience aims to align with MSM's strategic goals and address identified gaps in IPE curricular offerings. This initiative is part of MSM's commitment to fostering an educational environment emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and advancing health equity and justice.Statement of Problem: Despite the recognized importance of interprofessional collaboration in…