International and interprofessional collaboration

An Innovative Week of Learning Across Three Professions, Three Universities, and One Ocean

Auteurs
Rob Doms, Laurence Alpay, Hans Springer, Connie Grotenhuis, Abbey Swanson Kazley, Joan Creed, Gilbert Boissonneault
Soort object
Artikel
Datum
2023
Samenvatting
As the COVID-19 pandemic prevented planned international travel opportunities for students and faculty, faculty at three universities from three professions created a four-day innovative, online learning experience. Each session included presentations from each country, small-group discussions, and evaluation. The topics appealed to students regardless of profession or nationality. Daily evaluations showed attendees valued the experience. The benefits of international and interprofessional learning were evident; students gained better understanding of other professions and health care systems through sessions that expanded their thinking. International appreciation and learning can be prioritized without physical travel.