School of Medicine

Interprofessional Education

Master
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Baylor College of Medicine embraces interprofessional education (IPE) as essential to fulfilling our vision of improving health through science, scholarship and innovation.

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The Four Competencies of IPE

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Values Ethics for Interprofessional Practice

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Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values.

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Roles/Responsibilities

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Use the knowledge of one’s own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the healthcare needs of patients and promote and advance the health of populations.

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Interprofessional Communication

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Communicate with patients, families, communities and professionals in health and other fields in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease.

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Teams and Teamwork

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Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan, deliver and evaluate patient/population-centered care and population health programs and policies that are safe, timely, efficient, effective and equitable.