Myla Quiben, PT, PhD, DPT, MS, GCS, NCS
Program Chair and Professor
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Myla (Myles) Quiben, a dual board-certified clinical specialist in Neurologic and Geriatric Physical Therapy, is Chair and Professor at the Department of Physical Therapy at UNTHSC. She earned a PhD in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Central Arkansas, a Bachelor of Science from the University of the Philippines, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in geriatric research leading to an MS in Clinical Investigation from the University of Texas Health at San Antonio. Dr. Quiben is a Fellow of the APTA Education Leadership Institute, National Academies of Practice, and the Texas Physical Therapy Leadership Program. She serves as the Chair of the National Interprofessional Education Consortium (NIPEC) of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Seminar Description: Interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (CP) are essential components in healthcare environments and health professions programs as concepts strongly associated with patient safety, quality care, and accreditation standards. Despite the increased focus on IPE/CP, faculty development for both clinical and academic settings are not universally available nor has the sustainability of such programs been addressed. This interactive session presents the essential components of an effective IPE faculty development program, including the unique features and…