UT Health San Antonio Recognized for Interprofessional Education Excellence in National Webinar for Work through LINC

UT Health San Antonio was featured in a recent national webinar highlighting institutional excellence in interprofessional collaboration within health professions education. UT Health, which received the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) Award for Institutional Excellence and Innovation in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Health Care in 2022, was among seven distinguished programs showcased.

The webinar brought together past ASAHP Awardees to discuss successful interprofessional education (IPE) programs, highlighting the 2024 Award Winner the University of Central Florida. Panelists explored the complexities and achievements of their collaborative healthcare education initiatives, addressing critical areas including professional preparation, outcomes assessment, institutional mission alignment, and community engagement.

This award, given out annually, recognizes excellence and innovation in the following areas: preparation of collaboration-ready health professionals; commitment to outcomes assessment and scholarly dissemination; connection to the institution’s mission and culture; connection to external stakeholders in the community; promotion of personal, community and population health; advocacy for social justice; and initiatives that address the social determinants of health.

To view the webinar, click here.