Welcome to CIPI's news and events page!

Here we will provide ongoing updates about inteprofessional news and events at Stony Brook, announcements for upcoming regional, national and international IPECP conferences and requests for abstract submissions, as well as newsworthy research and innovations in interprofessional education and collaboration.

Please join us for The Center’s 2nd annual spring workshop

Friday, April 25, 2025, from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm.
Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Room 310

The Center for Interprofessional Innovation’s spring workshop will explore how to choose the assessment tools for measuring learning outcomes post interprofessional education events. An overview of some common and validated tools will be provided as well as how to create assessment tools that match the expected learning outcomes from the interprofessional experience you have developed.

For the second half of the program, we are seeking interprofessional teams that are interested in delivering 15-minute presentations on innovative interprofessional learning opportunities that advance Stony Brook’s commitment to collaboration across disciplines. Please see the Call for Abstracts below for more information and the link to submit abstract proposals.

To register for the workshop, please complete the registration form at CIPI Event Registration

Breakfast foods and beverages will be available.

Call for Abstracts: Innovative Interprofessional Activity Presentations

The Center is seeking abstract submissions for 15-minute presentations (5 slides max) showcasing innovative interprofessional activities that enhance collaboration, learning, and practice across disciplines. This is an opportunity to share creative strategies, successful models, and impactful initiatives that advance teamwork in healthcare, education, research, and beyond.

Presentation Format: Each presenter will have 15 minutes, supported by a 5-slide deck, followed by a brief Q&A.

Topics of Interest:

  •  Novel interprofessional education or training programs
  •  Innovative approaches to teamwork in clinical or community settings
  • Technology-enhanced interprofessional collaboration
  • Case studies demonstrating effective interprofessional problem-solving
  • Lessons learned from interprofessional initiatives

Submission Guidelines:

  • Abstract length: 250 words max
  •  Include: Title, background, objectives, methodology, outcomes, and significance
  • References (max 5 - not included in word count)
  • Deadline: 3/31/2025
  • Submit to: https://forms.office.com/r/zZKpqrCntb

Join us in advancing interprofessional collaboration and sharing innovative solutions that drive meaningful change!

For questions, contact CIPI@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Excellence in IP collaboration badge - students

Excellence in Interprofessional Collaboration digital badge

The Center for Interprofessional Innovation is now offering an opportunity for students to earn a digital badge for Excellence in Inteprofessional Collaboration!  See info below to find out how to apply for this recognition!

Application Process

  • Complete and submit the Excellence in Interprofessional Collaboration Badge application.

  • Contact Kelli Star Fox at kelli.fox@stonybrookmedicine.edu to obtain and application or to find out more information. 

  • A completed Application includes:

    • A brief statement of why you wish to earn an IP Honors Distinction including your motivations and future aspirations as a future health or healthcare professional.

    • Documentation that you attended and participated in the IPE activity (faculty verification, copy of sign in sheet, or seminar agenda).

    • Individual reflections on each of the interprofessional educational activities in which you participated.

    • Final reflection on what you have learned about interprofessional collaborative practice, how your interprofessional educational experiences will serve you as you move into the professional realm, and what you have come to understand about the impact effective team collaboration has on patients’ care and their health outcomes, as well as on provider wellbeing and job satisfaction.

Collaborating Across Borders IX

Collaborating Across Borders IX

Collaborating Across Borders IX is North America’s oldest and largest international conference dedicated to advancing the field of interprofessional education and collaborative care (IPECP). This year’s conference will take place from May 27-30 in the vibrant city of Omaha, Nebraska. Hosted jointly by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, represented by Dr. Devin Nickol, and Creighton University, represented by Dr. Jennifer Jessen, this event promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience.

Our conference theme, "Converging Currents: Enhancing Health Outcomes through Interprofessional Collaboration," reflects our collective commitment to improving health outcomes through effective collaboration across professions. Over the course of four days, you will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and gain valuable insights into innovative practices in interprofessional education and collaborative care. Abstract submissions are open. Deadline for abstract submissions is Monday, 12/16/2024. For more information: Homepage | Collaborating Across Borders

Today, patients are rarely looked after by just one health professional, and in the context of a complex healthcare system, effective teamworking and interprofessional learning is essential for the delivery of effective and patient-centred care. We are delighted to be working in partnership to bring you the second edition of this joint two-day conference providing an excellent opportunity for us and our delegates to strengthen links and learn from diverse healthcare professions to establish new ways of working together.

This event is one of the best opportunities for educators across the health professions to come together to share good practice, the latest innovations in healthcare education, as well as for networking, academic collaboration, and professional development.

Themes include:

  • Learning from success, established IPE
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Non-clinical medical educators
  • Healthcare Improvement
  • Application of reflective practise
  • Person-centredness approach / involving patients in multi-professional learning
  • Developing your healthcare educators
Last Updated
10/28/2024