Kevin
Fuji,
PharmD, MA
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Sciences; Faculty Research Lead, Institute for Population Health
Creighton University
Kevin T. Fuji, PharmD, MA is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Sciences in the Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. He received his PharmD from Creighton University and his MA in Educational Psychology (focus on qualitative, quantitative, and psychometric methods) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Fuji is a pharmacist health services researcher whose work focuses on using qualitative and mixed methods to explore various aspects of health care including the use of technology by patients and providers, interprofessional practice models, and addressing social determinants of health in individuals with chronic conditions.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is explicitly mandated across most health professions to foster collaborative practice among healthcare professionals. However, the absence of a standardized approach for developing and implementing IPE curricula, as well as for identifying and assessing appropriate learning outcomes, has resulted in significant variation both within and across different health professions. Understanding how educational institutions with nationally-recognized IPE centers and programs implement their IPE curricula and assessment practices is crucial for gaining…
The objective of this national study was to examine the interprofessional education (IPE) curricula and assessment methods in health profession colleges/schools and academic health centers. A 55.6% response rate was obtained (n=69). Data was analyzed descriptively with frequency counts and means as appropriate. The open-ended questions were analyzed by three researchers using a qualitative content analysis process.
Presenting the results of a national survey on IPE will offer a comprehensive snapshot of the current landscape of IPE curricula and assessment practices across various…