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ORGANIZATION: University of Minnesota - Center for Interprofessional Health

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Interested in enriching the learning experience of health professions students by sharing your first-hand experiences of managing your chronic condition(s) within the healthcare system? Volunteer as a Community Teacher to share your personal healthcare journey managing chronic conditions with the next generation of health professionals!


The University of Minnesota's1Health Interprofessional Education Curriculum teaches students of all health professions the skills necessary to build successful careers in patient-centered, team-based care. Volunteers like YOU are needed to share your real-life experience in healthcare to help students understand how each profession is a valuable member of a health care team!

The Community Teachers program offers a unique opportunity for community volunteers to interact with a small team of health professional students. Community Teacher volunteers and a team of students (3-4 students per team) meet three times throughout the academic year (either in person or virtually via video). Students practice basic interviewing skills during each visit to understand the Community Teacher’s health care history and current needs, using a prepared visit guidelines document to steer the conversation. The students do not provide health care advice, but rather focus on learning how to work in a health care team, including understanding which questions to ask so they can work collaboratively in understanding the needs of the patient.

All Community Teacher volunteers must meet these minimum requirements:

  1. Be 18 years of age or older;
  2. Have at least one chronic medical condition requiring medication;
  3. Be willing to share with the students their perspective and experience navigating the health care system with regards to their chronic condition;
  4. Be available to meet virtually (via video call) or in person with a team of 3-4 students, three times per program year (September - April)

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About University of Minnesota - Center for Interprofessional Health

Location:

516 Delaware St SE, ​MMC 296 Mayo, Campus Delivery 8296B, Minneapolis, MN 55455, US

Mission Statement

The 1Health Interprofessional Education Curriculum provides interprofessional learning opportunities and experiences that allow learners to deepen their knowledge and develop the skills they need to effectively contribute to team-based, interprofessional collaboration as future health professions. The Community Teacher program connects students with volunteers called "Community Teachers" that serve as an integral part in this phase of the interprofessional education curriculum. Community Teachers provide students with a deeper understanding of the importance of interpersonal skill in combination with their program-specific knowledge. We are looking for Community Teacher volunteers to share with students their experiences as patients in navigating the heal-care system, managing chronic health conditions, and being an active participant in the coordination of their care.

Description

Sparking Innovations in Interprofessional Education and Practice
The University of Minnesota's Center for Interprofessional Health creates high quality interprofessional education (IPE) opportunities; sparks innovations in IPE and practice; collaborates across sectors to promote the health of our communities; and engages in research and dissemination to advance interprofessionalism in MN and beyond.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Various locations - contact for more info!Duluth, MN 55812

(46.80905,-92.06959)
 

SKILLS

  • Physician
  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmacology
  • Relationship Building
  • Occupational Therapy

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Community Teachers and students will meet three times throughout the academic year. These visits will occur between October 2023 and April 2024 and each visit will last for approximately 60-75 minutes.
  • Have at least one chronic medical condition requiring medication. The three visits will take place either in person (location depending) or virtually via video.

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