Alicia
Guidry,
SPT
Student
RFUMS
My name is Alicia Guidry. I have a Bachelors of Science in Health Science from the University of Missouri. I am currently attending Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and in my third year of pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Interprofessional studies have been a large part of my curriculum duing PT school and I hope to add to the current knowledge of interprofessional studies with our research.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background:
Interprofessional education (IPE) at our institution extends outside of a typical classroom environment through an annual student-led IP health fair that benefits members of the community who might not have adequate access to health care services. During the health fair, student volunteers from different health professions programs collaborated to provide education regarding common health issues and preventative measures for conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and balance deficits. The purpose of this quality assurance study was to assess existing…