Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century

The Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education is proud to present our 9^th biennial conference, which showcases scholarly work and work in progress related to interprofessional education, practice, research, and advocacy.

The conference provides the opportunity to connect and collaborate with interprofessional colleagues from around the country and allows attendees to develop best practices to advance the field.

The conference highlights innovative interprofessional competency development, program implementation, and evaluation strategies. Educators, clinicians, practitioners, health system leaders, policymakers, patients, students, and other stakeholders interested in teamwork throughout the health and social services fields are invited to attend.

Successful Completion
To successfully complete this activity, the required evaluation must be completed no later than Friday, May 8, 2026. Thereafter, the evaluation will no longer be available and credits will not be issued. No refunds will be offered for failure to complete the required evaluation by the stated deadline.

1. Describe strategies for developing interprofessional competencies across the continuum of learners.
2. Discuss best practices for team-based care and interprofessional education in practice settings.
3. Identify approaches to building the evidence base to demonstrate that interprofessional practice and education enhance outcomes and health equity for patients and populations.

Please email any questions to Catherine Mills at [email protected].

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 10.50 nursing contact hours.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based continuing education is designated for 10.50 credit contact hours of continuing education credit. JA4008236-0000-26-001-L99-P
Credits will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following the completion of the activity. This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor. ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may no longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located in the learner's e-profile in CPE Monitor.

Physicians Assistants:

Thomas Jefferson University has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Credit Breakdown

Pre-Conference Workshops: 2.0 credits
Day 1 only: 3.25 credits
Day 2 only: 5.25 credits

Agenda
Agenda subject to change without notice.

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy
Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy
As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

Photography and Recording
Unauthorized recording or photography at a Jefferson-sponsored event is strictly prohibited. Individuals found violating this policy will be asked to vacate the activity. No credits or refund will be issued.

Copyright
All rights reserved – Thomas Jefferson University. No part of this program may be used, reproduced, or shared in any manner whatsoever without express written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Julianne Liskov, BA
JCIPE Project Manager
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Content Reviewer

Non-Clinical Exception

Julie D Phillips, PhD
Assistant Director, Center for Teaching & Learning
Thomas Jefferson University
Elkins Park, PA

Content Reviewer

Non-Clinical Exception

Shoshana K Sicks, EdD
Director of Curriculum & Administration
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Content Reviewer, Course Director

Non-Clinical Exception

Maryanne Halligan, DNP, RN, CHSE, CCRN-K, CNMML
Clinical Skills and Simulation Coordinator
Jefferson College of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA

Nurse Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Anne B Mitchell, PhD
Assistant Professor College of Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nurse Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Amanda Jenkinson, PhD, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing
Horsham, PA

Nurse Planner, Other Planning Committee Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Sarah J Carmody, MBA, CPTD
Associate Director
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

OCPD Team Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Annette M Donawa, PhD, MSEd
Associate Provost
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

OCPD Team Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Reena K DePaolo, MS
Thomas Jefferson University
Lansdowne, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Melicia Edmonds
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Eileen Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Other Planning Committee Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Christopher Keating, DPT, OCS, MDT, FAAOMPT
Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Frank Marzullo, BBA
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Catherine R Mills, OD
Administrative Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University
Cheltenham, PA

Other Planning Committee Member

Non-Clinical Exception

Rushita Patel, PA-C, MSPAS
Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

PA Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Jennifer G Zone, PA-C, MPAS
Assistant Professor
Jefferson Physician Assistant Program
Clarksboro, NJ

PA Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Amber King, PharmD, BCPS, FNAP
Pharmacist
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Pharmacy Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Brooke Salzman, MD
Professor
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Physician Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Alyssa Yeager, MD
Hospitalist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA

Physician Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Maria G Brucato, PhD
Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education
Philadelphia, PA

Psychologist Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

Yoon Suh Moh, PhD, LPC, NCC, CRC, BC-TMH, BCN
Assistant Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadephia, PA

Psychologist Planner

Non-Clinical Exception

This educational activity received no commercial or in-kind support.