[IFMSA] [OPP][IPECP] online Interprofessional Collaboration & Collaborative Practice Workshop: Call for Facilitators & Participants

[IFMSA SCOME Director l Rodoula Theoti]

-------------------------------------------------------- Summary:  Background: Sharing the Call for Facilitators & Participants for the online Interprofessional Collaboration & Collaborative Practice Workshop Relevant Links: Workshop Proposal: HERE Facilitators' Application Form: HERE Participants Application Form: HERE Deadlines: Call for facilitators: May 20th, 23:59 GMT Call for participants: May 25th, 23:59 GMT -------------------------------------------------------- Dear IFMSA members, It is with great pleasure that we open the call for applications for the first-ever Interprofessional Education & Collaborative Practice (IPECP) Workshop, taking place online from 3 to 8 July 2026, in collaboration with three student-led organisations: the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF), the International Veterinary Students’ Association (IVSA), and the Student & Early Career Nurses (SECN) Alliance. Background The increasing complexity of modern health systems requires a workforce capable of effective collaboration across disciplines. Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) has been widely recognized, including by the World Health Organization (WHO), as a key strategy to improve patient outcomes, strengthen health systems, and advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Despite this recognition, the integration of IPE into health professions education remains uneven and often fragmented across disciplines. Many healthcare students graduate with limited exposure to collaborative learning environments, which can contribute to professional silos, communication barriers, and suboptimal teamwork in clinical practice. Student-led organisations across health disciplines have been actively promoting IPECP through advocacy, capacity building, and collaborative initiatives. However, most existing efforts focus primarily on awareness-raising rather than hands-on skill development, implementation, and long-term sustainability. To address this gap, the online Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (o’IPECP) Workshop offers a structured, competency-based, and outcome-oriented training experience. Co-created by IFMSA, IPSF, IVSA, and SECN Alliance, this initiative promotes meaningful interprofessional learning and collaboration. Facilitators Selection Criteria:  Facilitators will be selected through an open call. In addition to IFMSA trainers, at least one facilitator will be selected from each of the partner organisations (IVSA, SECN Alliance, IPSF). Requirements: Experience in IPE, medical education, or related fields Previous facilitation or training experience Experience in student organisations or NGOs Ability to work in interprofessional teams Full availability for preparation and implementation Additional considerations: Professional and geographic diversity Preference will be given to members of the IFMSA Trainers Pool Participants seletion criteria: Healthcare students from various disciplines Interest in IPECP and interprofessional collaboration Availability for the full duration of the workshop Selection criteria: Motivation and demonstrated interest Relevant experience (preferred) Potential for local impact Commitment to teamwork We look forward to receiving your applications! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at sco...@ifmsa.org or cbda....@ifmsa.org. Panda hugs, Rodoula On behalf of the online IPECP Coordinators

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