Jasmine Yumori, OD, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FNAP
Interim IPE Director; Associate Professor
Western University of Health Sciences
Jasmine Wong Yumori is the Interim Director of Interprofessional Practice and Education at Western University of Health Sciences and an Associate Professor at the College of Optometry. She is a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, Diplomate (Optometric Eduation) and Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and Chair of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry SIG. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, Doctorate of Optometry at the School of Optometry at UC Berkeley, and residency at the West Los Angeles VA Health Center. Jasmine is the mom of 3 daughters and a foodie adventurer.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to impact interprofessional education and collaborative practice by enabling personalized learning paths, enhancing communication among diverse professional groups, and facilitating more effective, data-driven decision-making. Busy leaders of interprofessional education programs must have opportunities to explore AI tools, which hold promise for streamlining administrative tasks, personalizing learning, and optimizing outcomes, allowing them to manage their demanding roles and time more efficiently. During this seminar, session leaders will present and…
This talk will summarize outcomes from an interprofessional learning activity involving 842 students from nine disciplines in 130 small teams. Students reported high satisfaction and improved interprofessional competencies, however anecdotal evidence suggests variability as a function of team membership. Challenges with assessing the impact of team membership will be discussed.
This poster delves into the significance of coaching within the realm of developing and sustaining leadership in interprofessional practice and education (IPE). Coaching encompasses a holistic approach to professional growth that promotes personal and career development. It offers a unique blend of inquiry, guidance, wisdom, and support, fostering long-term relationships characterized by mutual trust and respect.Navigating the intricacies of managing competing priorities, both individually and within collaborative interprofessional teams, underscores the challenges inherent in IPE leadership…
This talk will discuss a variety of outcomes from a student-led DEIAA workshop delivered to 825 first-year, pre-clinical students in a virtual IPE course. Topics included white privilege, racism in medical history, and bias response strategies. Pre- and post-workshop assessments showed significant increases in students’ self-reported knowledge and confidence.