Events

Come and gain insights from multiple perspectives and experiences across the health systems and learn about the significant value IPE brings to our professional growth and collaborative success.

Intended audience:

• Any professional in the healthcare setting, including faculty, clinical preceptors, community partners, patient advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Anyone interested or already involved in interprofessional education and practice at U-M. So whether you are curious about IPE/IPC or have been doing this for years, this community is for you!
• Anyone committed to building connections across disciplinary silos and sharing best practices on how to improve human and population health through effective interprofessional teamwork.

What to expect:

• Networking: We will provide lunch and a chance to meet new people in an inclusive and intimate setting.
• Community Building: We will provide structured opportunities to share personal challenges, successes, and resources in our mutual efforts to improve interprofessional collaboration at U-M.
• Interactive Workshops: We will facilitate professional learning around key topics in IPE/IPC through short presentations, facilitated discussions, group activities and personal reflection.
• Flexible Attendance: Attend all six sessions to gain the most benefit or join individual sessions as your schedule allows.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain a sense of community, a deeper appreciation for interprofessional practice, and a supportive network to share and grow within. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and be inspired!

For the past ten years, the University of Michigan’s Center for Interprofessional Education (CIPE) has been transforming how we learn, lead, and care–together. And in that time, we have grown from a pilot innovation to an invaluable part of all health science education programs at the University of Michigan. Now, it’s time to reflect and celebrate!

This celebration will bring together educators, clinicians, and learners across our three campuses and Michigan Medicine to reflect on the impact of interprofessional collaboration, honor our 2025 IPE Awards recipients, and look ahead to the future of team-based care and education. The theme of the event is Healing Through Teamwork, Connection, and Relationships.

Breakfast will be available at 7:30am, with programming starting at 8:00am.

Event Overview

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Thomas Lee, Chief Medical Officer of Press Ganey and Editor-in-Chief of NEJM Catalyst, as our keynote speaker. A practicing internist and cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Lee brings decades of leadership in health care performance improvement, health policy, and patient-centered care. His newest book, Social Capital in Healthcare, introduces a powerful framework for building trust, resilience, and teamwork in organizations that focus on improving health–an approach that aligns deeply with our values of interprofessional education and collaboration.

In addition to Dr. Lee’s keynote to kick off the festivities, expect a morning full of connection and inspiration, including:

• An engaging panel with local and national voices
• Stories from the first decade of the CIPE
• Interactive activities focused on leadership in teams and relationship-building
• A forward-looking closing from Dr. Laurie McCauley, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan

This event is designed to expose undergraduate pre-health students to a broad range of health careers by bringing health professionals directly to the students.

What to Expect

Engage in Dialogue

Students will get the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with health professionals from various fields. This interaction will help students understand the diverse roles and responsibilities within the health sector.

Four Rounds of Discussion

From 3-6 PM, students will participate in three rounds of discussions, each with a different health professional. This format ensures comprehensive exposure to multiple health careers.

Pre-Health Bingo Activity

From 3:45 - 4:05, students are encouraged to socialize and network with their peers and the professionals.

Through participating in the event, students will:

• Explore the role, responsibilities, and scope of practice of multiple health professions, some of which students may not have been aware of.
• Discern the impact of collaboration across health professional roles on patient, client, family, and community relationships, outcomes, and systems.
• Improve and practice skills in building rapport and relationships with health professionals through active listening and thoughtful inquiry. Develop and expand peer networks across disciplines through interactions with a diverse group of undergraduate students.
• Develop and expand peer networks across disciplines through interactions with a diverse group of undergraduate students.