UW Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education

Transforming health care through interprofessional practice, education, and research
UW CIPE is supported by the University Health Sciences Leadership Council (UW Provost Office and the Deans of the four health sciences schools- School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), School of Nursing (SoN), and School of Pharmacy (SoP) and School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). Pictured here are the Deans of the four health science schools (left to right) Dean Golden (SMPH), Dean Markel (SVM), Dean Scott (SoN), and Dean Swanson (SoP).
Students learning during one of UW CIPE’s 4 Interprofessional Competency Modules
10-28-23: Human Health Fair at WisCARES
UW IPE Path of Distinction Program (UW IPE PoD) December 2023 Gathering and Orientation
3-8-23: Discussion panel and planning team for the Knowledge Exchange Series (KES) AFTERSHOCK: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion presented through UW CIPE and the UW Master of Public Health Program
Students learning during one of UW CIPE’s 4 Interprofessional Competency Modules
4-27-23: Graduation ceremony for Sarah Uhm, UW CIPE’s 1st Path of Distinction Program (UW IPE PoD) Graduate
8-2-23: Health Professions Shadowing Program (HPSP)- What & Why IPE Workshop
Students learning during one of UW CIPE’s 4 Interprofessional Competency Modules
UW IPE Path of Distinction Program (UW IPE PoD) December 2022 Gathering and Orientation
Students learning during one of UW CIPE’s 4 Interprofessional Competency Modules
2023- 2024 Elaine Mischler MD Interprofessional Education Scholarship Awardees
2023- 2024 Joint Teaching Academy and UW CIPE Distinguished Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) Fellows
4-29-24: Spring 2024 UW IPE Path of Distinction Graduates at the UW CIPE IPE Awards Night
4-15-24: Discussion panel for the Knowledge Exchange Series (KES): Crossing the Hallway: Weight Bias and Expanding Health Education Towards Equitable Futures presented through UW CIPE, the UW Master of Public Health Program, and the Gender and Women’s Studies Department
Spring 2024 UW IPE Path of Distinction Graduates

Welcome!

Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (UW CIPE). UW CIPE is a University Center established in 2016 and being supported by the University Health Sciences Leadership Council (the UW Provost Office, and the Deans of the four health sciences schools – School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy and School of Veterinary Medicine). Our Mission is to work collaboratively locally, nationally and globally to champion, integrate, and advance Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) to achieve the Quintuple Aim: better population health, better patient care, better value, better provider work experience, and better health equity.

Strategic Directions

Vision

Transforming health care through interprofessional practice, education, and research.

Mission

To work collaboratively locally, nationally and globally to champion, integrate, and advance Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) to achieve the Quintuple Aim: better population health, better patient care, better value, better provider work experience, and better health equity.

UW CIPE Priorities

  • Partnership
  • Education
  • Scholarship
  • Sustainability

Learn More…

CIPE infographic with CORE VALUES: Competence, Creativity, Collaboration, Community Engagement, and Compassion. PRIORITIES: Sustainability, Partnership, Education, and Scholarship. VISION: Transforming healthcare through interprofessional practice, education, and research. MISSION: To work collaboratively locally, nationally, and globally to champion, integrate and advance Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) to achieve the Quadruple Aim: better health, better care, better value and better work experience.

UW CIPE Annual Report 2022-2023

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UW CIPE Annual Report 2023-2024

We are pleased to announce the publication of the UW CIPE 2023-2024 Annual Report. This report shares UW CIPE highlights from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

These accomplishments have been a result of the support, dedication, and efforts of you all. We celebrate with you and thank you for your work in IPE at UW–Madison!

From 2018 to the current 2023-2024 School Year

5,500+

Students have participated in UW CIPE, IPE activities. A highlight of these activities include: IPEC Competency Modules, IPE Healthy Aging Initiative, Knowledge Exchange Series, Elaine Mischler Scholarship, and the IPE Path of Distinction.

HSC students discuss topics during UW CIPE learning module

10

Programs: Genetics Counseling, Medicine, Nursing (ABSN and TBSN), Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine.

HSC students discuss topics during UW CIPE learning module

30+

Stakeholders and Partners

Logo for National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education

2,500+

IPE Badges Awarded (AHEC Scholar Badge, IPE CHHE Empathy Badge, IPE Clinical and Community Badge, IPE Fundamental Badge, IPE Leadership Badge, IPE Motivational Interviewing Badge, IPE Simulation Badge-ADICS, and IPL Dementia Caregiving Badge)

UW CIPE Badger Program Logo

Updates & Announcements