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Description
The online Heartland Innovations in Interprofessional Practice and Education Summit (HIIPE) promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange among professionals from diverse fields. This event focuses on advancing interprofessional learning through interactive workshops, presentations, and keynote discussions. By showcasing innovative research in education and practice, the conference aims to enhance teamwork, communication, and collaborative practice. It catalyzes the development of effective interprofessional education strategies that lead to a more integrated and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Agenda
The agenda is in Central Time. Subject to change.
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
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| 9:00 am | Welcome and Keynote Introduction Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, President and CEO, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences |
| 9:15 am | Keynote Presentation - Generative Artificial Intelligence: Welcome to the Age of Ideas Victor Winter, PhD, Professor, Computer Science, University of Nebraska-Omaha Since the release of ChatGPT, AI development has accelerated beyond traditional technological trends, outpacing Moore’s Law and reflecting a compounding growth pattern driven by advances in model architecture, data, and computational power. This rapid expansion has created significant infrastructure challenges, particularly in meeting large language models' computational and energy demands. Companies like NVIDIA play a critical role by supplying the hardware that enables large-scale training and deployment. The strong scaling hypothesis, which holds that increasing model size improves performance, has largely proven true, with larger models exhibiting more advanced capabilities. However, generative AI also presents serious challenges, including bias, hallucinations, and the need for transparency and ethical safeguards. As these technologies become more embedded in society, responsible development and oversight are essential to ensure they serve the public good and minimize harm. |
| 10:15 am | Podium Presentations Jessica Seaman, EdD, MEd, Assistant Professor for Medical Humanities, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Creighton University School of Medicine (Moderator) OT/Pharmacy IPE Roles in Medication Management for Neurodiverse Populations Strategies for Health: Using A Game-Based IPE for Students Breaking Barriers: The Power of Global Interprofessional Education The C-ICE 2.0 Fully Loaded |
| 12:15 pm | Break |
| 1:00 pm | Keynote Introduction Jessica Seaman, EdD, MEd, Assistant Professor for Medical Humanities, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Creighton University School of Medicine (Moderator) |
| 1:00 pm | Keynote Presentation - Amplifying the Nurse: American Nurses Association Advocacy to Advance Collaborative Care and Reimbursement Zina Gontscharow, MPP, Director, Policy and Regulatory Advocacy, American Nurses Association The American Nurses Association (ANA) is vital in advocating for healthcare policies that support collaborative care and equitable nurse reimbursement. In today’s healthcare landscape, which is marked by increasing patient complexity, provider shortages, and persistent health disparities, ANA’s efforts help advance policies prioritizing team-based care and fair compensation for nurses. This advocacy influences national priorities by improving care access, lowering costs, and promoting health equity. Nurses can engage in the policymaking process by effectively communicating with legislators and regulatory bodies, offering testimony, participating in public comment opportunities, and staying active in professional organizations to amplify their voices and shape the future of healthcare. |
| 2:00 pm | Poster Presentations William Hay, MD, FANP, Clinical Associate Professor, Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Medical Director, UNMC's SHARING Student-Run Free Clinics (Moderator) Enhancing Collaboration in Rehabilitation: A Cross-Institutional Interprofessional Education Experience Building Teamwork Through Interprofessional Practice Impact of Applied Clinical Experience on PA/PT Student Knowledge Measuring the Benefit of an OTA-OTD Learning Opportunity Connecting Clinical Presentations and Foundational Sciences in Interprofessional DO/PA Groups Starting the Conversation: Addressing Healthcare Equity Through an Interprofessional Simulation Integrating AI-Driven Patient Simulations Education for Physical Therapy Students |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
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| 9:00 am | Welcome and Keynote Introduction William Hay, MD, FANP, Clinical Associate Professor, Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Medical Director, UNMC's SHARING Student-Run Free Clinics |
| 9:15 am | Keynote Presentation - Applied Artificial Intelligence: Transforming the Teaching, Learning, Research Workforce Robbie K. Melton, PhD, Acting Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Vice President - SMART Global Technology Innovation Strategies, Tennessee State University Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare education and practice, offering transformative tools for health care providers, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, doctors, and other professionals. This abstract explores AI’s incorporation into educational and clinical environments, focusing on its ability to enhance training, optimize workflows, and improve patient care. AI-driven tools like virtual simulations, predictive analytics, and decision support systems empower health care providers to deliver more precise, efficient care. However, ethical concerns, data privacy, and evolving professional roles must be addressed. Key learning objectives include understanding AI’s impact on health care providers and effective integration strategies. |
| 10:15 am | Podium Presentations Lynne Clarke, OTD, MS, OTR/L, Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy and Health Science, Rockhurst University (Moderator) Innovative Tech and IPE: Enhancing Stroke Care for Women in Rural Communities Empowering Clinicians with AI-Driven Entrepreneurial Education Training Nursing Students in Difficult Conversations Using AI Chatbots Interprofessional Mock Trauma Days: Making Learning Fun |
| 12:15 pm | Question and Answer Session Nehad El-Sawi, PhD, Assistant Vice President for Academic Innovation and Enhancement, Office of Academic Affairs, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (Moderator) |
| 12:30 pm | Adjourn |
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American Interprofessional Health Collaborative - Affiliate Conference
Health professions faculty and professional staff, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, therapists, speech-language pathologists, behavioral heath professionals, counselors, marriage and family therapists, residents, fellows, and students interested in academia.
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speakers
ZINA GONTSCHAROW, MPP
Ms. Gontscharow serves as Director, Policy and Regulatory Advocacy, leading ANA’s federal regulatory advocacy to elevate the nursing profession. With over fifteen years of experience, Zina has considerable experience in policy development, analysis, and research. She is a subject matter expert on public payer financing and innovation, health equity challenges, and other policy impacts on nurses and health systems. In addition to her role at the ANA, Zina volunteers in her community, holding several leadership positions. Zina has a Master's in Public Policy and a bachelor’s degree in government and international affairs, both from George Mason University.
ROBBIE K. MELTON, PHD
Dr. Melton was selected as one of the 2024 Top Women in Education Technology and the 2023 Top 50 Women Leaders in Education, serves as Interim Provost/Vice President for Tennessee State University Academic Affairs and Vice President of Technology Innovations for the SMART Global Technology Innovation Center, and is a tenured professor at Tennessee State University. She serves as a global researcher and international consultant for SMART Artificial Intelligence (AI), an Academic eSports for Education and Emerging IOE (“The Internet of Everything”) Smart Mobile Technology of mobile devices, smart phone-tablets, wearables, smart gadgets and tools, and mixed reality of VR and AR. She formerly served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Emerging Technologies for the Tennessee Board of Regents. She was the primary developer and chief administrator for the system-wide Regents Online Degree Programs.
Her tributes include the 2023 Top 50 Women Leaders in Education, 2019 USDLA Hall of Fame, 2018 Distinguished Women of Legend, 2017 OLC Leadership, 2016 WCET Life Time Achievement, 2014 Top 30 Technologists, 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator, 2012 Top Fifty Technology Innovator, and 2012 WOW EdTechnology Awards. She was a featured speaker at the International UNESCO Mobile Learning Symposium. She is known as an ‘Apologist' for her extensive research on best practices with mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, wearables, and the creation of a Mobile App Resource Center). Currently advocating for Open Education Resources (OER) for global access to education content. Plus, serving as an Education Technology Trainers for Malawi and various countries in South Africa in promoting worldwide that “Everyone Can Code and Create” and “Academic eSports – Mixed Reality Gamification” for the innovations of SMART Immersive Teaching and Learning and a passionate advocate for empowering underserved populations, especially Black females, in becoming innovators and entrepreneurs for the digital world.
VICTOR WINTER, PHD
Dr. Winter is a full professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the creator of Bricklayer. His area of expertise is programming languages. Within this area, Dr. Winter is particularly interested in formalisms and frameworks that enable the description of computation to facilitate understanding and various forms of analysis. This interest includes (1) verification – the informal and formal reasoning about properties of programs, and (2) validation – the manual and automated construction of tests to increase confidence in the behavior of a system.
CE Credits
Accreditation Statements
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 9.25 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 9.25 continuing education contact hours.
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Nurses: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 9.25 continuing education contact hour(s). Nurses must attend the entire session to receive credit. Partial session credit is prohibited and will be forfeited.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
- Lindsay Iverson, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CHSE - Speaker
- Honorarium: Laerdal Medical
- The financial relationship is not relevant to the content of the educational activity.
- Robbie K. Melton, PhD - Speaker
- Does not have a financial relationship to disclose, but does intend to discuss an off-label use of a commercial product.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 9.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 9.25 AOA Category 2A
- 9.25 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 9.25 CPME
- 9.25 IBON
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CANCELLATION POLICY
- All cancellations must be received in writing at cme@dmu.edu.
- A nonrefundable administrative fee of $20 will be charged for all cancellations.
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- Canceled registrations can be transferred to another individual for the same activity.
- Individuals who fail to attend the activity (no-shows) will not receive any refund. Forfeited fees may not be applied to any other activity.