Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences believes that interprofessional education is critical to developing well-rounded and collaborative health care professionals. We are committed to providing our community with the necessary skills to succeed in an interprofessional healthcare environment. Our training prepares learners to appreciate the roles and responsibilities of a variety of health care professionals and value and demonstrate teamwork.
Because we believe in the power of collaboration, IPE experiences are required for most of DMU’s degree programs.
About IPE
Interprofessional education occurs when students from different professional backgrounds learn with, from and about each other. By working together, they build the skills and confidence to collaborate effectively and improve health outcomes.
Interprofessional practice occurs when health professionals from different areas come together — alongside patients, families, caregivers and communities — to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
IPE Offerings at DMU
Core IPE Curriculum
| DO | DPM | DPT | OTD | PA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Year One 1st Term |
DMU IPE Orientation | DMU IPE Orientation, Med Pharm (PIPE) | |||
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Year One 2nd Term |
DMAIPEC IPE Day | DMAIPEC IPE Day, Concussion | |||
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Year Two 1st Term |
Med Pharm (PIPE) | Back to School Physicals | |||
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Year Two 2nd Term |
Concussion | Geriatrics | Concussion | ||
IPE Badge
Required Activities
- Complete Core IPE Activities
- Requirement for all students
Bronze Level
- Core requirements + two co-curricular activities
Silver Level
- Bronze requirements + student facilitator or design an IPE event
Gold Level
- Silver requirements + IPE scholarship/research
Eligible IPE Badge Bronze level Co-Curricular Activities
- Back to School Physicals (DO, DPM and PA)
- Des Moines Marathon (DO, DPM and DPT)
- IPE SKIPPS Session (PA)
- Rural ER Diabetic Fall Simulation Case (DO, DPM, DPT, PA and OTD)
