HIV Interprofessional Education Program (IPE)
Congratulations to our 2024 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Graduates!
Congratulations Bree Bush, Julia Callow, Court Desmond, Jessica Kwakye, Maddie Mackin, Michelle Noble, and Karen Ramos!
The University of Kentucky HIV-focused Interprofessional Education (IPE) Program was created in 2016 to prepare future health care professionals in the delivery of quality health care to people with HIV/AIDS. The Kentucky AIDS Education Training Center (KY AETC), located at the University of Kentucky, is a partner of the Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center (SE AETC) [hyperlink: https://www.seaetc.com] at Vanderbilt University.
Participating students shadow healthcare providers at the Bluegrass Care Clinic, UK Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospital, and other community health settings, gaining hands-on experience in caring for people living with or at risk for HIV. In addition, students attend HIV-focused seminars and collaborate on interprofessional assignments designed to deepen their understanding of HIV-related topics and strengthen teamwork across disciplines.
The HIV IPE program is offered twice a year, with one cohort running from January to June and another from July to December.
All participants who complete the program will receive a certificate from Vanderbilt University.
Program Elements
Shadowing
Shadowing experiences are organized into different blocks throughout the semester. Participants will receive mentorship from a diverse group of professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, social workers, mental health specialists, and other community health experts. Each participant is expected to complete a minimum of 20 hours of shadowing during the semester.
Shadowing
Shadowing experiences are organized into different blocks throughout the semester. Participants will receive mentorship from a diverse group of professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, nurses, social workers, mental health specialists, and other community health experts. Each participant is expected to complete a minimum of 20 hours of shadowing during the semester.
Collaborative Learning
Students collaborate on interprofessional assignments designed to deepen their understanding of HIV-related topics and strengthen teamwork across disciplines.
Collaborative Learning
Students collaborate on interprofessional assignments designed to deepen their understanding of HIV-related topics and strengthen teamwork across disciplines.
Application and Selection Process
The UK HIV IPE program accepts a small group of students to promote strong teamwork and learning across different health professions. The goal is to include at least one student from each participating college or program. Students are chosen based on their application materials.
Students who are interested in the program should contact our Program Coordinator Scot Mattingly at f.scot.mattingly@uky.edu
Application and Selection Process
The UK HIV IPE program accepts a small group of students to promote strong teamwork and learning across different health professions. The goal is to include at least one student from each participating college or program. Students are chosen based on their application materials.
Students who are interested in the program should contact our Program Coordinator Scot Mattingly at f.scot.mattingly@uky.edu
Additional Learning Opportunities
Participants will be included in our mailing list and notified of upcoming online and in-person conferences and seminars focused on HIV-related topics. These events will highlight current issues and recent advancements in the field, offering valuable opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
Additional Learning Opportunities
Participants will be included in our mailing list and notified of upcoming online and in-person conferences and seminars focused on HIV-related topics. These events will highlight current issues and recent advancements in the field, offering valuable opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
IPE Program Contacts
Evelyn Villacorta, MD, evelyn.villac@uky.edu
HIV IPE Program Director
Scot Mattingly, f.scot.mattingly@uky.edu
IPE Project Coordinator
Nathalie Dietrich, Nathalie.Dietrich@uky.edu
KY AETC Program Manager
IPE Program Contacts
Evelyn Villacorta, MD, evelyn.villac@uky.edu
HIV IPE Program Director
Scot Mattingly, f.scot.mattingly@uky.edu
IPE Project Coordinator
Nathalie Dietrich, Nathalie.Dietrich@uky.edu
KY AETC Program Manager