The Symposium will review and explore the benefits of current practice regarding the role of patients in the education of future health professionals. The evidence evaluating inter-professional education will be reviewed and successful models of inter-professional education in operation will also be presented.

Speakers include:

• Professor John Spencer, School of Medical Sciences Education Development, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
• Professor Marilyn Hammick, Chair, Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education (CAIPE)
• Dr Rossana Kennedy, School of Medicine, UCC
• Dr Aislinn Joy, Mercy University Hospital and UCC
• Dr Catherine Pettigrew, School of Clinical Therapies, UCC
• Dr Joanna Purdy, Research Fellow, Centre for Excellence in Interprofessional Education, QUB
• Dr Siobhan Ni Mhaolrunaigh, Tralee Institute of Technology, (also representing European Interprofessional Network EIPEN)
• Ms Hazel Cuene-Grandidier, Research Officer, Centre for Excellence in Interprofessional Education, QUB

A poster session will accompany the Symposium. Participation is free but places are limited. Email nairtl@ucc.ie to secure your place. Visit: http://www.nairtl.ie/index.php?pageID=27&eventID=32

This symposium is supported by the National Academy for Integration of Research and Teaching and Learning (NAIRTL).  All are welcome.

Picture:  Brookfield Health Sciences Complex

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