Interprofessional education: implications and development for medical education

Abstract

This paper considers the development, delivery and implications of interprofessional education (IPE) using a 4-dimensional curriculum development framework. This framework involves: considering curricula for the education of the workforce of the twenty-first century and the rationale for IPE; defining learning outcomes taking into account national and professional accreditation standards; learning activities and assessment; and institutional support.

Keywords

• Interprofessional education
• Collaborative practice
• Curriculum development
• Interprofessional competencies
• Teamwork