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Education, Practice, and Policy (EPP)

Identifying Best Practices in Interprofessional Education (IPE)

The EPP CAN identifies and reviews best practices for integrating IDD content into interprofessional education, professional practice, and health care policy. The CAN has studied work from institutions across the country, including Georgetown University School of Medicine, Oklahoma Self-Advocacy Network, Cizik School of Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Williams College, University of Illinois Chicago School of Dentistry, and Rush University.

EPP Presentations

Advanced Interprofessional E-Service Learning Experiences (AISLE)

Sarah Ailey, Ph.D., RN, PHNA-BC, CNE, CDDN, FAAN, Janice Odiaga, DNP, CPNP, and Amelia Bucek, MPH presented “Advanced Interprofessional E-Services Learning Experiences (AISLE) A Pathway to Excellence in Collaborative Practice with Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)” (Recorded March, 2023)

The Evolution of the IPE Curriculum at the University of Illinois Chicago

Mary T. Keehn, PT, DPT, MHPE, presented “The Evolution of the IPE Curriculum at the University of Illinois Chicago – Addressing the Needs of a Wide Range of Learners.” Dr. Keehn is the Asst. Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Practice and Education and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago. (Recorded September, 2022)

Beyond Access and Inclusion: Belonging in Healthcare for People with IDD

Drs. Jane Tobias and Wendy Ross presented “Beyond Access and Inclusion: Belonging in Healthcare for People with IDD.” (Recorded July, 2022)

IPE and Collaborative Practice Activities at Case Western Reserve University

Tyler Reimschisel, MD, MHPE and founding associate provost at Case Western Reserve University, presented an overview of the Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Activities at CWRU. (Recorded May, 2022)

CLiA-Connecting Curriculum & Campus to Community

Paula Consolini, Ph.D., and Isabel Arvelo presented on experiential learning, community engagement, and team-based work at the Center for Learning in Action (CLiA) at Williams College. (Recorded March, 2022)

Imperative Undergraduate IPEducation: Nursing Care for People with Disabilities

Allison P. Edwards, DrPH, MS, RN, CNE of the Cizik School of Nursing at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston presented “Imperative Undergraduate IPEducation: Nursing Care for People with Disabilities.” (Recorded January, 2022)

Interprofessional Education at UIC School of Dentistry

Blase Brown, DDS, MS, presented on Interprofessional Education at the University of Illinois – Chicago School of Dentistry. (Recorded September, 2021)

Innovations to Virtual Pedagogy: Translation from Classroom Learning to Community-Based Engagement and Research

Kim Bullock, MD, FAAFP, John DiBello, MS, and Meghan Chin, MS2 from Georgetown University School of Medicine presented “Innovations to Virtual Pedagogy: Translation from Classroom Learning to Community-Based Engagement and Research.” (Recorded July, 2021)

Self-Advocates/Family Advocates as Medical Educators (SAME/FAME)

Dee Banta, Oklahoma Self-Advocate Network (OKSAN), and Ellen Banister, Center for Learning and Leadership/ Oklahoma’s UCEDD at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), discuss the role of self-advocates and family advocates as medical educators. (Recorded November, 2021)

Health and Wellness Considerations for Older Adults with IDD

“Health and Wellness Considerations for Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Primer” was presented at Geriatric Medicine Community-Wide Grand Rounds sponsored by The Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center at Monroe Community Hospital and the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. (Recorded February 2, 2022)

Presenters: Holly Brown, DNP, RN – Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing; St.John Fisher College Jasmina Sisirak, PhD, MPH – Research Assistant Professor; University of Chicago Shirley McMillan, RN, PhD, CDDN – Surrey Place Centre; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Curriculum in IDD Healthcare

Craig Escude, MD, FAAFP, President of IntellectAbility, presented “The Curriculum in IDD Healthcare: Teaching the Fundamentals of IDD Healthcare Every Clinician Should Know.” (Recorded November, 2021)

EPP Membership

Co-Chairs: Beth Marks, Ph.D., RN, FAAN & Suzanne C. Smeltzer, RN, EdD, ANEF, FAAN

Christina Neill Bowen, MSW, LICSW

Kim Bullock, MD, FAAFP

Blase P. Brown, DDS, M.S.

Priya Chandan, MD, MPH, Ph.D.

Lauren Clark, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Maryellen Daston, Ph.D.

Melissa L Desroches, Ph.D., RN, CNE

Allison P Edwards, DrPH, M.S., RN, CNE

David Ervin, BSc, M.A., FAAIDD

Craig Escude, MD, FAAFP FAADM

Kathleen Fisher, Ph.D., CRNP

Haley Glaser

Valerie Gruss, Ph.D., APRN, CNP-BC, FAAN

Joan Earle Hahn, Ph.D. GCNS-BC, GNP-BC, CNL, CDDN

Constance Harrington, M.A.

Krista Jones, DNP, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC

Mary T. Keehn

Susan Kilroy, RN, MSN

Michael J. Koronkowski, PharmD, BCGP

Ronald Lucchino, Ph.D.

Bette Mariani, Ph.D., RN, ANEF, FAAN

Cesar Mendez

Jennifer Mendez, Ph.D.

Jacqueline McGinley

Heidi Myhre

Sara North PT, DPT, M.Ed.

Suzen X. Riley

Rebecca Rosenberg

Jessica Sager

Carole Schwartz, M.S., OTR

Nancy Spector, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Kelly P. Strickland, MSN, RN

Sara Struwe, MPA

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