A history of interdisciplinary learning
Health sciences students are encouraged to explore new and varied academic collaborations at IU Bloomington. Some may explore links to journalism, business, law, or liberal arts, while others bridge disciplines across health sciences fields.
Our commitment to Interprofessional Education (IPE)
IPE trains health science students to work collaboratively across different fields of study. Placing nursing students in a simulated scenario with social work and medical students is a typical example of an interprofessional team. This builds their understanding of what collaborative practice is and how they can be productive while providing team care once they enter the workplace.
Singular professions cannot always meet the complex needs of patients. A collaborative team of caregivers from across professions is better able to diagnose patients and work with them to create comprehensive health plans. IPE teaches future health and social care professionals that the patient is part of the team.
