Rachel Johnson Krug, EdD, LAT, ATC
Athletic Training and Kinesiology Department Chair
University of Mary

Dr. Rachel Johnson Krug is the Athletic Training and Kinesiology Department Chair as well as the Athletic Training Program Director at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND where she has been for 15 years. She has over 20 years of experience as an athletic trainer and over 10 years of teaching in the K-12 and higher education settings. She is also recognized as a Distinguish Fellow Practitioner in the National Academy of Practice. Dr. Johnson Krug’s research interests include burnout in athletic training and students; interprofessional education and experience, and behavioral health.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Background: Interprofessional collaboration is essential for best patient care. However, traditional educational models can fall short in preparing healthcare students for effective teamwork. This IPE (Interprofessional Education) course is designed to foster interprofessional collaboration, enhance communication skills, and develop ethical decision-making capabilities among future healthcare professionals. This study aimed to evaluate an IPE course designed to enhance collaboration, communication, and ethical decision-making among healthcare students Design/Methodology: Approximately 200…
Join us for the Interprofessional Practice and Education Partners Forum to learn more about US organizations working to advance interprofessional practice and education. During the one-hour session, there will be three 20-minute rotations where attendees will have the opportunity to visit three different participating organizations for a briefing to learn more about their mission, priorities and new initiatives. Take this opportunity to hear the latest developments from organizations committed to advancing interprofessional priorities in learning and practice. Click on the organization name…
Interprofessional education (IPE) prepares students for interprofessional collaborative practice, and interprofessional competence requires scaffolding of learning and the opportunity to engage in interprofessional education, which should begin early and occur at multiple points across the curriculum. These IPE experiences can help guide and build communication and collaboration with other disciplines. However, one of the most challenging components of incorporating IPE is knowing where to begin. Considerations when developing IPE experiences include schedules, prior clinical experiences,…