Interprofessional Education (IPE) Archives

Medical Improv is Interprofessional Education Gold!

Medical Improv promotes: -- Expressive communication skills like confidence and self-awareness. Listening skills like perspective-taking, validating, and observing. Ability to think on one’s feet and develop ideas quickly. Empathy levels for others and selves. Communicating in teams and in front of groups. Mindfulness and being in the moment. Attitude of respect for all members of the healthcare team.

IPE Immersion Day at Harper College 2025!

Harper College, a leading community college in Chicago, serves around 26,500 students annually and emphasizes health career education. The college hosts an annual Interprofessional Education (IPE) Immersion Day to prepare students for collaborative practice. During a recent workshop, 154 students learned vital skills like communication and empathy through Medical Improv. Participants reported significant improvements in expressive and listening skills. The event highlighted the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and inclusivity in healthcare fields.