Leah
Kelemen,
BA
University of Chicago Medicine
Leah Kelemen is a research assistant in the department of Geriatrics and Palliative Care at the University of Chicago. Her research interests include urban health and end of life care. Leah plans to continue her education at the of Illinois, Chicago’s MSN program as part of the class of 2022.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Preclinical medical students infrequently have the opportunity to engage with interprofessional colleagues and learn their roles and responsibilities. Early interprofessional education (IPE) can help students in their transition to the clinical learning environment (CLE). This study aimed to assess the impact of an IPE experience on first-year medical students’ understanding of PT and OT, and intentions to incorporate both into future care plans. Methods: First-year medical students at an academic medical center participated in a two-hour interprofessional clinical observation…