Robin
Harvan,
EdD, EdM, (H)NAP, FACE, FIAME
Professor and Director of Health Sciences Programs
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Robin Harvan possesses a 40-year proven record of dedicated leadership, service, and accomplishments directly related to Interprofessional Education, Research and Clinical Practice. She has launched an academic department, centralized office, statewide education network, system-wide education and training directorate, and several national centers devoted to advancing interprofessional health professions education and clinical education. Dr. Harvan currently serves as Professor/Director of Health Sciences Programs and Co-Leader of the Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (CIPE) University-Wide Leadership Team at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She also serves as Harvard/UMass affiliate and Lead Evaluator for the National Center for Integration of Primary Care and Oral Health.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Description: There has been a growing awareness that social determinants of health (SDOH), such as socioeconomic status, housing, and transportation, play a critical role in people’s health. While SDOH has been recognized as an important part of health, dental students often struggle to address social complexities that impact care. One approach to addressing these factors in clinical practice is through interprofessional education (IPE). IPE has been increasingly incorporated into dental education, as more than 61% of dental schools require IPE experiences. IPE is a mechanism by which dental…