Center for Interprofessional Education, Practice, & Scholarship

Rooted in the Franciscan tradition of service, caring and openness to all, the Center for Interprofessional Education, Practice, and Scholarship collaborates with the community and provides interprofessional educational opportunities to prepare highly competent healthcare professionals who improve health outcomes by excelling in interprofessional service, scholarship, and person-centered practice.

Formerly the CHCI (Center for Healthcare Initiatives), the Center for Interprofessional Education, Practice and Scholarship (CIEPS) is a leader in interprofessional engagement, including, but not limited to, service, scholarship, and education of students, faculty, practitioners, and the community. 

Objectives:

The Center for Interprofessional Education, Practice and Scholarship provides the following learning opportunities to support its objectives:

1. Develop a shared culture, understanding, and appreciation of Interprofessional Education by faculty, staff, students, and the community
2. Establish an Interprofessional Education team for the purpose of ongoing evaluation and revision of the IPE curriculum
3. Integrate Interprofessional Education and Ethics across all learning contexts
4. Maintain knowledge on the dynamic and evolving best practices for integrating Interprofessional Education
5. Promote interactive learning for students and faculty
6. Integrate the values and guiding principles of Interprofessional Education with the Franciscan value system at Briar Cliff University

Events:

• Cultural Conference - An annual continuing education seminar for the health care community that covers a variety of topics related to providing culturally sensitive care.

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• IPEC Day - A day of learning that brings together students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, and department of Social Work at Briar Cliff University, along with the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Western Iowa Tech Community College, to work through a patient case study in an Interdisciplinary Team Meeting format.

 

 

Meet the Director

As Director of the Center of Interprofessional Education, Practice, and Scholarship at Briar Cliff University, Dr. Brian Wienk leads efforts to integrate collaborative learning and community-based clinical service into the health sciences curriculum. He has been instrumental in developing student-run pro bono clinics, fostering intraprofessional and interprofessional partnerships, and mentoring future healthcare leaders. A nationally recognized educator and orthopedic clinical specialist, Dr. Wienk’s contributions extend beyond the classroom through peer-reviewed research, professional service, and community engagement initiatives.

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Participating Departments

Doctor of Physical Therapy Nursing Social Work Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis Kinesiology Health Care Administration Education