News & Events

Welcome to CIPI's news and events page!

Here we will provide ongoing updates about interprofessional 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.

Upcoming CIPI Events and IPECP for Academic year 2025-2026

IPECP Faculty and Staff Development Learning Community 

Join us and become part of the IPECP faculty and staff development learning community for academic year 2025-26! This course is designed as a learning community to enhance the skills and knowledge of faculty members across various disciplines, fostering collaboration and improving educational outcomes for students. We will explore the importance of interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (ICP) in preparing future health and healthcare providers. Our goal is to build a shared understanding of IPE principles and pedagogy, and explore practical strategies for engaging students in meaningful interprofessional learning experiences. Participants who complete the program will earn Stony Brook's Excellence in IP Collaboration and Education. 

The course will cover:

• Foundational principles and pedagogy for designing intentional and meaningful interprofessional collaborative learning opportunities.

• Explores various learning activities, including case-based, team-based, and experiential learning.

• Provides opportunities for faculty to develop and hone IPE facilitator skill

Virtual Interprofessional Team-based Learning with Simulation (VITLS)

Join Stony Brook’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Social Welfare, Dental, and Health Professions, Quinnipiac’s School for Health Professions, and LIU’s health professions’ programs for the inaugural launch of Stony Brook’s interprofessional experiential opportunity in Fall 2025. This co-curricular virtual team-based learning opportunity will focus on developing and strengthening core interprofessional competencies – teamwork, communication, values and ethics, and roles and responsibilities. Participation can be used toward your application for Stony Brook’s Excellence in Collaborative Practice digital badge.

This is a 4 session, 7 hour team based experience with virtual simulation. Students will be asked to complete asynchronous informational modules in preparation for this experience.

• Module 1 Introduction to interprofessional collaborative practice and the IPEC competencies
• Module 2 Psychological safety and reflective practice in team-based healthcare
• Module 3 Social determinants of health
• Module 4 Telehealth considerations and ettiquete
• Module 5 Motivational Interviewing for health professionals (optional)

Virtual Interprofessional Team Learning and Simulation Elective Course

Students from the School of Medicine, Nursing, Social Welfare, Dental, and Health Professionals can have an opportunity to complete four week intensive virtual class that will focus on developing and strengthening core interprofessional competencies – teamwork, communication, values and ethics and roles and responsibilities. Classes will consist of didactic information, team-building, interactive discussion, and two opportunities for interprofessional teams to work with standardized patients via telehealth. Students will complete asynchronous course modules in preparation for each week’s synchronous classes. Other team based activities will also be assigned. Classes meet 2x/week for the month of June and are generally in the evening, 5 - 7 pm. Participants who complete the course and all assignments will earn Stony Brook’s Excellence in Collaborative Practice digital badge.

 

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 Interprofessional 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.