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Review
. 2022 Dec;27(1):2107419.
doi: 10.1080/10872981.2022.2107419.

Enhancing interprofessional collaboration and interprofessional education in women's health

Laura Baecher-Lind  1 , Angela C Fleming  2 , Rashmi Bhargava  3 , Susan M Cox  4 , Elise N Everett  5 , David A Forstein  6 , Shireen Madani Sims  7 , Helen K Morgan  8 , Christopher M Morosky  9 , Celeste S Royce  10   11 , Tammy S Sonn  12 , Jill M Sutton  13 , Scott C Graziano  14
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Review

Enhancing interprofessional collaboration and interprofessional education in women's health

Laura Baecher-Lind et al. Med Educ Online. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

This article is from the 'To The Point' series from the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Undergraduate Medical Education Committee. The purpose of this review is to provide an understanding of the differing yet complementary nature of interprofessional collaboration and interprofessional education as well as their importance to the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology. We provide a historical perspective of how interprofessional collaboration and interprofessional education have become key aspects of clinical and educational programs, enhancing both patient care and learner development. Opportunities to incorporate interprofessional education within women's health educational programs across organizations are suggested. This is a resource for medical educators, learners, and practicing clinicians from any field of medicine or any health-care profession.

Keywords: Accreditation; clinical competence; communication skills; competency-based education; curriculum development; health-care professionals; interdisciplinary; medical education.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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