Kimeran Evans, PT/DPT
Associate Professor
West Virginia University
Kimeran is a Physical Therapist and Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at West Virginia University (WVU) where she is a coordinator of integrated (early) clinical education and various community health projects as well as the instructor for many of the physical therapy interventional and educational courses and units. As part of her role in integrated clinical education, she has also been involved in numerous Interprofessional Education (IPE) activities and initiatives at WVU. Kimeran completed her Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2010 and is a 2004 graduate of the WVU Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) program. She is currently a PhD candidate within the WVU School of Public Health. Her research interests and experiences include interprofessional education and practice, clinical education, and the effect of various physical therapy and healthcare interventions on both therapist and patient outcomes. She is also currently active in several university and national committees related to both her teaching and research interests.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Program Design:Presentation: 25 minutesActive Learning: 25 minutes (Virtual tour and discussion 15 minutes and group sharing 10 minutes)Q&A: 10 minutes Program Description and Purpose:Home-based care (HBC) is a valuable tool to provide care to medically underserved populations. Interprofessional education has become an integral part in undergraduate and professional curricula, however, applications of team-based training in HBC are often missing from curricula. When included, instruction in HBC often utilizes didactic instruction or laboratory experiences, of which are discipline specific…
Background:Home-based care (HBC) is a valuable tool to provide care to medically underserved populations. Interprofessional education has become an integral part in undergraduate and professional curricula, however, applications of team-based training in HBC are often missing from curricula. When included, instruction in HBC often utilizes didactic instruction or laboratory experiences, of which are discipline specific and lack a focus on integration of team-based care.  Objectives:Describe an innovative IPE model that uses a real-word home environment to promote interprofessional education…