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Interprofessional Education Event Unites 320+ Healthcare Students with Collaborative with WFUSM and WSSU

Jun 4, 2025 9:45:00 AM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in WSSU, interprofessional, FTCC

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On April 8, 2025, an Interprofessional Education (IPE) event brought together a diverse cohort of over 320 students from multiple institutions and healthcare disciplines. This collaborative experience centered around a simulated patient case, designed to foster interprofessional communication, critical thinking, and team-based problem-solving within a realistic clinical scenario. The event is put on in collaboration with Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Winston-Salem State University.

IPE EventParticipants represented a broad spectrum of healthcare education programs, including students from Winston-Salem State University’s Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Healthcare Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Rehabilitation Counseling/Services, Social Work, and Clinical Laboratory Science departments. The event also welcomed students from Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Studies program and Forsyth Technical Community College’s Nursing program.

Post-event evaluations are currently under review. The review process aims to identify key strengths—such as team engagement, communication effectiveness, and scenario realism—as well as areas for improvement to further enhance future iterations of the event.

This initiative not only highlights the value of interprofessional education but also reinforces the importance of preparing future healthcare professionals to work in diverse, team-based environments. As we analyze outcomes, we remain committed to refining this collaborative model. The continued success of this event underscores its potential to shape more cohesive healthcare teams and ultimately improve health outcomes for the communities we serve.

We look forward to the continued evolution of this initiative and the positive impact it will have on the development of competent, compassionate, and collaborative healthcare professionals.

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Enhancing Healthcare Education Through Interprofessional Collaboration

May 6, 2024 4:17:00 PM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Social Determinants of Health, WSSU, interprofessional, collaborative care, FTCC, occupational therapy

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WSSU School of Health Sciences students, WFUSM Dept. of PA students, and Forsyth Technical Community College nursing students collaborate through Northwest AHEC on an inter-institutional, interprofessional program.

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Unlocking Cross-Institutional Excellence at the IPE Symposium April 10th

Feb 26, 2024 1:30:34 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in WSSU, interprofessional

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Join us for a day of exploration and learning as we delve into the world of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP). Engage with global experts, participate in interactive workshops, and gain practical insights for incorporating IPE into education, practice, and policy.

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AHEC Scholar and WSSU Student awarded NC Space Grant to fuel her research in growing crops in space

Feb 12, 2024 10:00:00 AM / by NW AHEC posted in Scholars, WSSU

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buckner-labRemember A'nya Bucker, we introduced her last year as an outstanding Northwest AHEC Scholar. She is being recognized with an NC Space Grant! Read the full article on our blog from WSSU. 

Winston-Salem State University student A’nya Buckner of Morrisville is unleashing her genius out of this world. The junior biology major with a chemistry minor has been selected by the N.C. Space Grant as one of the 2023-2024 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) STEM Bridge Scholars.

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NWAHEC Partners with WSSU to Honor 2023 Legends of Healthcare East Winston

Nov 2, 2023 9:45:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, health disparities, winston-salem, WSSU

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Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences (SOHS) and Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) partnered to honor groups and individuals who have made a profoundly positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston-Salem. during the 7th Annual Healthcare Legends of East Winston event on Wednesday, October 18th.

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Northwest AHEC receives The Partner of Excellence Award

Dec 19, 2022 3:30:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, WSSU

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Northwest AHEC receives The Partner of Excellence Award at ceremony from the Occupational Therapy Department at Winston-Salem State University that was held on  December 2, 2022.  

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NWAHEC Partners with WSSU to Honor 2022 Legends of Healthcare East Winston

Oct 20, 2022 3:38:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, health disparities, winston-salem, WSSU

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Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences (SOHS) and Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) partnered to honor groups and individuals who have made a profoundly positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston-Salem. during the 6th Annual Healthcare Legends of East Winston event on Wednesday, September 28th.

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WSSU-WFUSM IPE Program Brings Together 250 Students to Collaborate On Simulated Patient Cases

May 13, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by Alana Dodson, MBA, BSN, RN posted in Wake Forest School of Medicine, EHR, WSSU, interprofessional

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WSSU School of Health Sciences and WFUSM Dept. of PA Students collaborate through Northwest AHEC on inter-institutional, interprofessional program which simulate management of patient care while integrating EHR Go software. 

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NWAHEC Partners with WSSU to Honor 2021 Legends of Healthcare East Winston

Nov 8, 2021 9:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, health disparities, winston-salem, WSSU

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Winston-Salem State University's School of Health Sciences (SOHS) and Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) of Wake Forest University School of Medicine partnered to honor individuals who have made a positive impact on the health and wellness of the residents of East Winston during the Annual Healthcare Legends of East Winston event on Wednesday, October 20.

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