Office of the Vice Provost for Health
West Michigan Interprofessional Education Initiative - WMIPEI
Interprofessional Education Initiatives 
Interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives are the priority of the Vice Provost for Health Office and are supported by Grand Valley State University's state-of-the-art Simulation Center and learning resource laboratories, which:
- Serve as a safe practice environment for learning clinical skills
- Provide rich opportunities for educational experiences
- Result in thoroughly cross-trained professionals who utilize clear communications skills and possess a solid understanding of their field of study
- Produce health care professionals of various disciplines who understand each other's roles and work effectively in team settings
The Institute of Medicine's core competencies of IPE focus on:
- Patient-centered care
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary teams
- Informatics
The West Michigan Model of Interprofessional Education incorporates these core competencies into the following champion areas that bridge practice with education:
- Clinical setting
- Curriculum
- Cross-cultural competency
- Scholarship
- Service
- Simulation
Dedicated interdisciplinary workgroups meet on a regular basis to achieve short- and long-term goals. We invite you to participate and support these workgroups as we learn and work together to transform health care.
Page last modified March 4, 2013
