Interprofessional Education for the Health Sciences (IPEHS)
Interprofessional Education for the Health Sciences (IPEHS)
The mission of USC Interprofessional Education for the Health Sciences (IPEHS) is
to be leaders in preparing health professionals skilled in effective interprofessional
practice through synergistic educational and experiential activities that enhance
the interprofessional learning of students in the health sciences at the University
of South Carolina to improve the health and quality of care for the diverse populations
we serve. IPEHS education is guided by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies.
Upcoming Events
Date
Location
Topic, Host, and RSVP link ** All events are from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Oct. 2, 2025
In-Person: Russell House Theater
Topic: IPE Trivia Night
Content: Join us for a fun and interactive game night where students from various health professions
come together to test their knowledge and learn from each other! This is a great chance
to learn, laugh, and celebrate the power of teamwork in healthcare. Don’t miss it!
Topic: The Use of Illicit Drugs: Unmasking the Threat and Exploring Emerging Drug Trends
Content: Join us for a session where we learn about the latest trends of the use of illicit
drugs. We will explore how patients get these drugs, what they might be called and
where they might originate. We’ll have a case that includes a patient in a rural area
and the social drivers that impact that patient’s health.
Topic: Collaborating for Patients: An Interprofessional Workshop on GBS, CIDP, and MMN
Content: Join us for an interactive workshop featuring patient stories and health professional
perspectives regarding specific autoimmune peripheral neuropathies. You will have
the opportunity to engage in collaborative discussions with presenters and other health
professional students and explore future opportunities to work with people with neuromuscular
disorders.
Topic: An Interprofessional Approach to Antimicrobial Stewardship
Content: Join us for a session where we learn about the importance of antimicrobial stewardship
and how all members of the healthcare team are needed to ensure that our patients
understand this important issue. The clinical background of this topic will be explained
as well as practical approaches that can be supported by the entire treatment team.
We’ll have a case scenario to explore which will include the social drivers that impact
our patients’ health around this issue.
