PIPER News!
Your PIPER Team
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Volume 1, Issue 1
Bonny Jung-Director
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Jenn Salfi-Faculty Lead-Special
Projects and Development, Faculty
Advisor to IPSC, CHIME
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Gillian Schaible-Administrative
Assistant and Webmaster
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Joshua Smiley and Alisha AggarwalStudent Council Liaisons (IPSC)
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Newsletter Date January 2011
Welcome to PIPER! Director’s Message-by Dr. Bonny Jung
As the Chair of the Program for Interprofessional Practice, Education and
Research (PIPER), I am delighted to
welcome you to the first issue of our
Newsletter. I started this position in the
summer of 2010 and have been most
impressed with the innovative initiatives
undertaken by students, faculty and
community educators in advancing interprofessional education (IPE) and collaboration (IPC) within the McMaster community. How IPE and IPC are conceptualized and implemented will vary from
setting to setting and between different
practice areas reflecting the uniqueness
of each environment. One size does not
fit all. This newsletter aims to:
-share information on the exciting and
innovative ways that IPE and IPC are
implemented
-provide updates on events
-showcase successes as well as work-inprogress initiatives, and
-promote dialogue on issues relevant to
practice, education and research.
We also look forward to hearing from
you about how we can make this newsletter most helpful for you. Let’s begin
that dialogue now. We have a lot to do
and places to go…come along with us!
Dr. Bonny Jung is the new Director of PIPER
A Welcome by Dr. Alan Neville
Inside this issue:
PIPER’s History
2
Interprofessional
Student Council
(IPSC)
2
The Physician
Assistant Program
2-3
Upcoming Events 3
by IPSC
Faculty Develop- 3
ment: IPE Faculty
Workshops
The IPEmanager
4
Funding for PIPER 4
and more!
Although students from a variety
of health professional programs
have been rubbing shoulders in
McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences for many years, true interprofessional education has only become
a reality in our faculty since the
development of PIPER. The founding director of PIPER, Dr. Patty
Solomon, has done a superb job of
developing both the research and
educational arms of this interprofessional initiative and I feel very privileged to have worked with her and
many other colleagues on some of
the projects that have developed
under the auspices of this innovative
program. Dr. Bonny Jung, the new
Director of PIPER will provide leadership to build upon the excellent
work to date.
Like many other educators, I have
always been of the view that innovative educational programs geared
towards our students are not sustainable unless backed up with a
rigorous faculty development effort.
I believe that educational materials
should be presented in context and
for that reason I was delighted when
given the opportunity to use re-
search funding from Patty Solomon
to develop the first in a series of
video vignettes for faculty development. Stimulus videos and a knowledgeable facilitator can provide for a
very lively educational workshop
that provides credible workplace
scenarios which are meaningful for
faculty from all the health care professions. These workshops work
best when there is a true interprofessional mix of individuals participating in the event. It never ceases
to amaze me that as many times as I
have now presented these videos at
workshops a new audience will
identify a new interprofessional
issue that had not surfaced in previous discussions.
Some people ask, “What is the
purpose of interprofessional education beyond instilling the culture of
mutual respect amongst the health
care professions?” Interprofessional
education and interprofessional
collaboration go way beyond that.
Modern health care delivery which
emphasises team work and patient
safety demands the development of
competencies which are interprofessional in nature.
I have been a very enthusiastic
supporter of and participant in
PIPER activities since the inception
of the program. Interprofessional
educational activities are gaining
ground across all of the Health
Science Professional programs as
well as the Bachelors of Health
Science program. This has become
a very successful as well as essential
part of the fabric of the Faculty of
Health Sciences and can only gain in
importance over the next few years.
Dr. Alan Neville-
Dr. Neville is Associate Dean of Education, FHS.
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PIPER News!
PIPER’s History
In May 2007, the PIPER office
was developed. Supported by
an IP Advisory Committee,
IPSC Leadership Gala 2010.
© IPSC group
the office was responsible for
working toward developing,
piloting and evaluating IPE
events for the mandatory core
curriculum.
The IPE curriculum evolved
to focus on the achievement of
IPE competencies, where students could select from a menu
of events, rather than specific
mandatory courses.
Prior to graduation, students
would be required to participate in a minimum of 3 IPE
events, which would encompass the Four IPE Core Competencies agreed upon by the
educational leadership in all
health professional programs at
McMaster.
By providing a choice of IPE
events, students have been
more willing to engage in learning what is personally most
relevant and meaningful.
The overall goal of PIPER is
to serve as an organizational
structure to foster a culture of
interprofessional education and
collaboration across the Faculty
of Health Sciences.
PIPER works with the educational programs to establish
integrated and sustainable interprofessional activities for
students, faculty and clinicians
alike.
“I wish they had
courses like
these when I
was a student”
~Physiotherapist
The Interprofessional Student Council! by Lindy Luo
The IPSC works in conjunction with McMaster’s PIPER
and NaHSSA to promote interprofessional education through
a variety of team-building
events.
Certain programs within the
Faculty of Health Sciences require students to attend least
three IPE events. By attending
events organized by the IPSC,
Faculty of Health Sciences students are able to fulfill course
requirements and earn credits
toward their degree. To register for IPSC events, Faculty of
Health Sciences students can
visit www.ipemanager.ca. Bachelor of Health Sciences, Social
Work, Medical Radiation, and
Kinesiology students can sign
up for advertised events at
[email protected].
The IPSC comprises an eclectic team of executive members,
program-year representatives,
and event leads from every
program within the Faculty of
Health Sciences and beyond.
The executive team, headed by
IPSC co-chairs Joshua Smalley
(Bachelor of Health Sciences
Candidate, Class of 2011) and
Alisha Aggarwal (Nursing Candidate, Class of 2011) and supervised by faculty advisors Dr.
Alan Neville, Dr. Jenn Salfi, and
Dr. Bonny Jung. For more
information contact Lindy Luo:
[email protected].
Physician Assistant Program: A Student’s Perspective
IPSC Leadership Gala 2010.
© IPSC group
As a first year student of
the two year Physician Assistant Education (PA) program,
I was introduced to the interprofessional community very
early on.
serverships of various Health
Care occupations. We learn
the role of these professions
and what they offer; to then
help us better treat our future patients.
PA’s are intrinsically an
interprofessional bunch, as
we work hand-in-hand with a
doctor. This is emphasized in
our first year of the two-year
program through Longitudinal
Placements, which are ob-
The Problem Based
Learning (PBL) style of learning is utilized in the PA program. This curriculum is
modeled after the MD program and offers exposure to
a broad scope of diagnostics
and treatments for various
conditions.
In working through cases we
discuss the condition from
multiple perspectives including those of other health
team members.
We explore our specific role
in health care during our Professional Competencies classes to find out where we fit in
the big picture.
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Upcoming Events from IPSC by Lindy Luo
The IPSC has many exciting
events planned for the 2011
academic year:
-On Feb 11th, the 5th Annual
Interprofessional Day in Aboriginal Health will be held.
Students from all disciplines are
encouraged to attend.
Other IPSC events planned for
this year are as follows:

Global Health Disaster
Simulation
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McMaster Student Health
Games (The Health Care
Team Challenge TM)
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Inner City Health Forum
(in collaboration with
CHIME)
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The Teddy Bear Picnic
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Patients as Educators series
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Gender and Health Round
II
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Mini conferences and
much more!
For more information about
upcoming IPSC events, join the
IPSC Leadership Gala 2010.
Interprofessional Student
© IPSC group
Council Facebook group and
visit the PIPER website at
www.piper.mcmaster.ca.
“Each discipline may
Faculty Development: IPE Faculty Workshops
Essentials of IPE I: Expose
Yourself (Dec. 7, 2010)- 3.0
hrs.
This 1/2 day session provides an
introduction to IPE and IPC and
allows participants to explore the
barriers in their settings and identify learning strategies to promote
IPE and IPC.
Essentials of IPE II: Immerse
Yourself (Feb. 1, 2011)- 3.0
hrs.
The follow-up 1/2 day session
allows participants to have an in-
depth discussion on issues related
to hierarchy and collaboration and
develop learning strategies to promote IPE and IPC.
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Objectives:
For more information on the other
objectives of the Essentials of IPE
workshops or if you are interested
in attending a workshop, please
visit the following link:
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Understanding IPE and collaborative patient centered
practice
Understanding the common
barriers and facilitators to IPE
in academic and clinical settings;
Understanding group dynamics and knowing how to assist
groups in working through
conflict
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/facdev/
best.html
have different views,
levels of knowledge
and reasoning, but
still come together
as a team respecting
these differences
and form a very
complete and
creative plan for a
client.”
~Rehabilitation Student
Physician Assistant Education Program: (continued)
McMaster has just graduated Ontario’s first civilian PA
class in 2010 and Ontario
opened it’s doors to PA’s in
2006, employment opportunities are promising. PA’s have
a unique opportunity in that
we can migrate to different
facets of the Health Care
system as needs arise.
Ultimately, we are here for
the same reason others in the
health sciences programs are,
to help patients. Physician
Assistants offer patients improved access to quality and
timely care. We are eager to
take our place.
Article by Valerie Derbecker,
PA Program, First year student.
For more information on the
Physician Assistant’s role
please go to:
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/
physicianassistant/
IPSC Leadership Gala 2010Dr. Bonny Jung (Director). ©
IPSC group
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The IPEmanager: new face for 2011!
The Interprofessional Events Manager (aka IPEMANAGER), is a software developed in order to facilitate the organization of interprofessional events offered by PIPER. Using this software, Faculty of
Health Sciences students are able to sign up online for interprofessional events. These events will
help students meet their IPE competencies and further their knowledge and understanding of interprofesssionalism. The IPEmanager is also known as MacMeds by the Medical Students.
Through the IPEmanager, students will be able to:
-View upcoming events and important dates
-Sign up for interprofessional events
-View and download any mandatory readings or forms
required
-View and complete evaluation forms or reflections if
required
For more information on the IPE manager
please contact Gillian Schaible at
[email protected] or go to
http://www.ipemanager.ca .
And the WINNERS of PIPER’s Requests For Proposals funding are...
Project 1:
Interprofessional Education Through Cadaver Dissection
PIPER ADVISORY GROUP:
1 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE
FROM EACH PRE-LICENSURE
Investigators:
Bruce Wainman, Director of Program in Anatomy
Stephanie Chan, MD Candidate 2012
Karen Tsui, PT Candidate 2011
Vincent Lacharite, PA Candidate 2011
PROGRAM:
-MEDICINE: VAL THORTON
Project 2:
Interprofessional Team Observed Structured Clinical Encounter
(TOSCE) for Learners in Maternity Care.
Investigators:
Beth Murray-Davis, RM PhD
Patty Solomon,
Anne Malott
Denise Marshall,
Valerie Mueller
Elizabeth Shaw
-NURSING: JENN SALFI
-PHYSIOTHERAPY: LAURIE
WISHART
-MIDWIFERY: ANNE MALOTT
-BHSC.: CARL DELOTTINVILLE
-POST GRADUATE MEDICAL
EDUCATION: KAREN
SAPERSON
-CONTINUING EDUCATION:
MARCEL DORE
-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT:
DENISE MARSHALL
-NURSE PRACTITIONER: CHRIS
PATTERSON
-PERD: KELLY DORE
-COMMUNITY SHELTER:
DYANNE SEMOGAS
-COMMUNITY
REPRESENTATIVE: JANE
LONCKE
EX OFFICIO-ASSOCIATE DEAN
OF FHS: DR. ALAN NEVILLE
Funding for PIPER...and other news!
The Ministry of Health and
Long Term Care continued to
show their support of the PIPER program at McMaster University by providing funding for
2010-2011. The funding was
supplemented by funds from
McMaster University. The
stipends provided, helped us
develop, facilitate and evaluate
educational initiatives for students.
Funding also supported PIPER’s
infrastructure and added to the
menu of student events.
The funding provided also
supported interprofessional
education research. Each year,
PIPER funds several small projects which provide new, innovative interprofessional education opportunities.
UPCOMING NEWS!
PIPER is developing a new
awards program for Faculty and
Students in order to reward
our IPE unsung heroes! Look
for information in our upcoming newsletter on how to nominate individuals making a different in IPE.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
For more information about
upcoming IPE events offered by
the PIPER group please contact
Gillian Schaible at
[email protected].
Happy New Year !