The 7th Annual Interprofessional Education and Leadership Conference (IPEL), Jan. 19-20, focuses around the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community in the realms of healthcare and education. The theme for this year is informed by our 2023-2024 program book, “,” edited by Adrian Shanker. Access conference sessions and student presentations from the links in the following schedule.
Friday, January 19, 2024
8:30 am - 9:00 am | Welcome and Conference Overview | Dr. Talina Corvus
9:00 am - 10:00 am | Miller, Nash, Graham and Dunn Keynote Speaker |
Introduction by 鶹Ӱ President, Dr. Jennifer Coyle
Berglund 145/147
10:00 am - 10:15 am | Break
10:15 am - 11:45 am | Session A | Examining Equity & Belonging in Health and Education
Discussant | Dr. Caroline McCarty
Berglund 200
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Ora Olsommer, (she/her)
| Lisa Jay Kessler (she/her)
| Tessa Story (she/her)
| Breanne Thornton-Collier (she/her)
Session B | Revisioning for Future Practices
Discussant | Dr. Amber Holton-Thomas
Tran Library Room 201
3 PRESENTATIONS
| Razi Zarchy (he/him/his)
| Natasha Inafuku (she/her)
| Keith Denick (he/him)
11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Break
12:00 pm -1:00 pm | Lunch & PhDEL Student Project Presentations
Project Presentations by:
Shelli Alinari - Oregon’s Plan?
Heidi Garske - In the Zone
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Speed-o Cappuccino
Vegan Coffee and Bar Food
Berglund 145/147
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Break
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Session A | Innovations in Curriculums & Understandings
Discussant | Dr. Kerry Mandulak
Berglund 200
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Sami Wong (she/her)
| Jessica Salazar (she/her)
| Karen Villanueva (she/her)
| Jana Childes (she/her)
Session B | Questions for Leadership
Discussant | Dr. Amanda Stead
Tran Library Room 201
3 PRESENTATIONS
| Xan Arch (she/her)
| Shelly R. Z. Broder (she/her)
| Paulette Rubio (she/her/ella)
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Break
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Session A | Shifting Diversity from Marginality to Center
Discussant | Dr. Daniel Eisen
Berglund 200
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Ashley Michelle Fowler (she/her)
| Denise Aquino (she/her)
| Anthony Whipple (he/him)
| Marwa Al Khamees (she/her)
Session B | Understanding the Paradigms Work
Discussant | Dr. Andrew Longhofer
Tran Library Room 201
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Heather Huzefka (she/her)
| Cabrini Maria Tenorio Rivera (she/her)
| Kovia Gratzon-Erskine (she/her)
What do the narratives of Hispanic PA students reveal about their persistence to graduation? | Saje Davis-Risen (she/her)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
8:00 am - 8:30 am | Coffee/Light Breakfast
8:30 am - 10:00 am | Session A | Influencing Excellence And Efficacy
Discussant | Dr. Heidi Garske
Berglund 200
4 PRESENTATIONS
Assessment of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Employment in the Acute Care Setting | Elizabeth Toushin (she/her)
What changes or alternative service models can be implemented to reduce clinician time on the road, enhance patient relationships, and improve service efficiency in-home healthcare service? | Chala Said (he/him)
What are the main factors affecting pre-analytical errors in the clinical laboratory and what can reduce these errors? | Stephanie Tieso (she/her)
Physical Therapy Students Perceptions of Inclusivity in a Blended Learning Doctor of Physical Therapy Program | Jennifer Fleckenstein (she/her)
Session B | Methods of Discovery and Learning
Discussant | Dr. Isaac Gilman
Berglund 121
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Valerie Sokolowski (she/her)
A Mixed Methods Study of Community Colleges' Best Practices for Developing Inclusive Classrooms | Patrice Alsaden (she/her)
| Nicole Knigge (she/her)
| Terra Whitlock (she/her)
10:00 am - 10:15 am | Break
10:15 am - 11:45 am | Session A | Multiple Dimensions of Self-Study
Discussant | Dr. Aimee Wodda
Berglund 200
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Devin Madden (she/they)
Dental Students Perception of Their Preparedness to Participate in an Interprofessional Healthcare Program | Vickie Jones
| Shelli Alinari (she/her)
Diversity in the PA profession – have holistic admissions made a difference in New York PA programs? | Patti Cuartas (she/her)
Session B | Telling and Transmitting Stories of the Work
Discussant | Dr. Katie Bell
Berglund 121
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Danyel Nicole Black (she/her)
Examining Multimodal Methodologies to Facilitate Optimal Instruction of Pharmacology Curriculum for Entry-Level Physical Therapists | Brian Wilkinson (he/him)
Retaining our valued MLS and MLTs in the workplace | Paolo Ata (he/him)
Factors Influencing the Paramedic Shortage in Rural North Carolina Emergency Medical Services | Marina Maddaloni (she/her)
11:45 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch on your own (please be back & ready to participate at 1:30 pm)
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Panel Presentation | Reproductive Justice Committee
From the Center for Gender Equity at 鶹Ӱ
Discussants: Addie Brown & Dr. Talina Corvus
Berglund 145/147
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Break
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Session A | Connecting Through Care and Communication
Discussant | Dr. Paige Myers-Matthews
Berglund 200
4 PRESENTATIONS
| Anne Carlin Zymkowitz (she/her)
| Joseph V. Lujan (he/him)
Infection Prevention and Control Quality Improvement within Oregon's Long-Term Care Facilities | Bailey Weissenfels (she/her)
Used vs Preferred Dissemination Channels and Implementation Strategies for Concussion Management in Military Primary Care | Amanda Gano (she/her)
Session B | Supporting Patient Preparedness
Discussant | Dr. Andrew Saultz
Berglund 121
4 PRESENTATIONS
Better Strategies for Pre-Nutrition Appointments | Velia Jimenez (she/her)
Breast Cancer Surveillance and Breast Biopsy: Identifying what patients need to know | Cassandra Wilson (she/her)
Optimizing the Collection of History and Physicals Prior to Surgery | Alex Galvan (he/him)
Mealtime is a Life Skill: Supporting Availability of and Access to Dysphagia/Feeding Therapy in Pediatric Patients Following Hospital Discharge | Brenda Thompson (she/her)
4:30 pm | Conference Ending