IPE Core Curriculum 2023-24

Ethical decision making in healthcare is best accomplished when diverse perspectives of the team and the patient are considered. Bodemer Interprofessional Ethics Labs provide the opportunity for students from across professional training programs to learn and practice basic tools for ethical decision-making in healthcare settings.  In 2023-24 two ethics labs will be offered: 

• When Patients Decline Recommended Interventions, January 9, 2023, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom 
• Ethical Considerations Surrounding Brain Death, March 27, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom 

Session Developers / Content Experts: Gina Campelia PhD, HEC-C; Maya Scott MSW, LICSW; Tracy Brazg PhD, MSW, MPH 

Ethics labs are supported by the UW Department of Bioethics and Humanities and the Charles W. Bodemer Lectureship.   

An important goal of IPE is to provide opportunities to learn about the roles and responsibilities of other health care professionals.  In particular, the UW IPE curriculum aims to highlight the roles of sometimes under-recognized team members in medicine. In 2023-24 two sessions will be offered in this topic area: 

• Environmental Services Workers as Members of the Healthcare Team, January 30, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom
  • Session Developer/Content Expert: Evalynn Romano MPH, MSW, LSWAIC

• Language Interpreters as Members of the Healthcare Team, February 13, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom
  • Session Developers/Content Expert: Emily Hartford MD, MPH and Yuliya Speroff 

IPE is designed to give students the opportunity to learn more about how to care for specific patient populations or communities, together. In 2023-24 two sessions will highlight the unique experiences, perspectives and needs of diverse patient populations.  

• Weight Stigma and Clinical Care, January 18, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom
  • Session Developers / Content Experts: Erin Harrop PhD, MSW and Lisa Erlanger MD

• Patient Perspectives: Addressing Stigma Related to Mental Health, Addiction, Homelessness and Incarceration, January 22, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom
  • Session Developers/Content Experts: Susan Mason, Principal at Susan Mason Consulting; Rekina Perry, Executive Director, Organization for Prostitution Survivors; Dallas Redlin, Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor King County Jail; MerriLynn Leslie, Community Advocate

This session pushes the boundaries of “traditional” learning methods in health professional training and provides students an opportunity to work collaboratively on a piece of abstract art inspired by a complex Seattle intersection within a historically red lined district. Students will carve a ceramic tile inspired by an important moment on their journey to a career in the health sciences. Further, students will have the opportunity to create additional tiles collaboratively which touch on a variety of themes, including aesthetics, historical red-lining, and their personal stories that lead them to pursue a career in healthcare and healing.  

• Pathways and Intersections: Ceramic Interprofessional Education Session, November 20th from 5:30-8:30pm IN PERSON  

Session Developers / Content Experts:  Anders Ledell, Medical Student and Ceramic Artist 

Climate change is an important issue of today and has direct impacts on the physical and emotional well-being of patients and communities. Given the enormous and complex problem, interprofessional collaboration is required in efforts to address the challenges confronted by patients, healthcare systems, and communities. 

• Climate Change and Health: Micro, Mezzo and Macro Considerations, February 7, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm on Zoom

Session Developers / Content Experts: Stefan Wheat, MD

All health professionals need to know how to approach situations in which people are becoming angry and potentially violent. De-escalation is a series of techniques and skills aimed at reducing anger and frustration, demonstrating empathy, and maintaining safety for all who are involved.  In this interactive simulation workshop, you will learn and practice basic skills for de-escalation with colleagues from other health professions schools.

Session dates: Wednesday January 24 or Monday January 29, 5:30-7:00pm (in person)

Best for: All health professions students seeking an introduction to de-escalation techniques

Opioid overdose caused the deaths of over 100,000 Americans in 2021, the most ever recorded. Naloxone administration prevents overdose-related death, but too few in our community are prepared to respond when faced with this critically time-sensitive situation. In this interactive simulation workshop, students from all health professions schools will learn to recognize opioid overdose, administer naloxone in a community setting, and engage appropriate follow-up care after naloxone administration. We will also identify available harm reduction strategies for those with OUD, including naloxone prescription and training and safer injection practices.

Session dates: Tuesday January 16 OR Wednesday January 31, 5:30-7:00pm (in person)

Best for: All health professions students

Hypertension is the most common chronic disease in the United States and contributes to the deaths of almost 500,000 Americans each year. Hypertension and other chronic conditions can be difficult to control but the challenge escalates dramatically for those who are unhoused or uninsured. In this workshop, learners from clinical professions will discuss accurate measurement of blood pressure in resource limited settings, dietary counseling for those with inadequate access to healthy food, and strategies to access, store and adhere to therapy.

Session dates: Wednesday January 3 OR Thursday February 8, 5:30-7:00pm (in person)

Best for: Any health profession student for whom blood pressure measurement is within scope of practice.

Dermatologic complaints are very common in primary care, providers often feel underprepared and access to dermatologists is limited in resource-poor settings. Accurately diagnosing dermatologic conditions is possible with a systematic approach. This interactive case-based seminar aims to increase your confidence and accuracy in dermatology. We will focus on cases encountered in an underserved community health setting with a focus on skin of color and interactive questions through Mentimeter. The second session will include hands-on skin biopsy practice and focus on neoplasms. While attending both sessions is not required, we encourage participation in both if possible.

Session dates: Wednesday January 10 and/or Thursday January 25, 5:30-7:00pm (in person)

Best for: These sessions focus on diagnosing and treating dermatologic conditions in primary care settings.  They are designed for  Medical, Nursing Practitioner and Physician Assistant students interested in primary care.