Center for
Interprofessional
Education
Center for Interprofessional Education
Dear SCU Community,
This summer, the SCU Center for Interprofessional Education (CIPE) hosted three immersive IPE learning events, bringing students and faculty together to strengthen the communication, teamwork, and collaborative practice essential to integrative Whole Health.
Summer at a Glance
- 400+ Students & Faculty
- 11+ Health Professions
- 36+ Faculty Facilitators
- 3 IPE Learning Events
Learning Across Professions
Students worked in interprofessional teams through case discussions, experiential activities, and role-play simulations designed to strengthen three Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competency areas:
- Values & Ethics
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Communication
Pre- and post-assessments demonstrated measurable growth in student confidence and readiness for interprofessional practice.
One University. Many Professions. One Shared Purpose.
Students learned with, from, and about one another across SCU’s diverse health professions:
Doctorate
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- Chiropractic – LA Metro
- Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy – LA & Phoenix Metros
- Whole Health Leadership
- Medical Science
- Psychology
Master’s
- Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Medical Science
- Physician Assistant
Bachelor’s
- Health Science
- Ayurveda
Certificate
- Ayurveda
By understanding each profession’s unique expertise and contributions, students strengthen their ability to communicate across disciplines, collaborate as a team, and advance SCU’s commitment to integrative Whole Health.
Faculty Facilitators | Bringing IPE to Life
Faculty facilitators serve as “guides on the side,” creating space for students to explore different professional perspectives, navigate complex conversations, and practice collaborative decision-making.
With Appreciation to Our Faculty Facilitators
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM)
- Blake Daniels
- Henry Hwang
- Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury
- Jenny Yu
Ayurveda (AYU)
- Anupama Kizhakkeveettil
Chiropractic – California (DC-CA)
- Oscar Alvarado
- Trung-Hung Bui
- Catherine Leduc
- Hiwot Melka
- Sarah Visconti
- Kayla Joyce
- Kelvin Dardon
- Kimberly Portillo
- Nicole Diaz
- Shaye Thomas
- Taryn Thomas
- Thomas Ng
Foundational Health Sciences (FHS)
- Preetideep Singh
Medical Science (MSMS)
- Victor Johnson
- Brianne Lasky
- Deanna Oliver
Occupational Therapy – California (OTD-CA)
- Brett Buford
- Emily Grullón
- Karen Keptner
- Rachelle Murphy
Occupational Therapy – Arizona (OTD-AZ)
- Douglene Jackson
Physical Therapy – California
- Frank Bates
- Amy Burggraff
- Breanna Fletcher-Hardy
- Mohammad Hadadzadeh
- Eliza Wu
Physical Therapy – Arizona
- Heather Hayes
Physician Assistant (MSPA)
- Kathryn Johnson
- Virgil Junio
- Ruben Mora
- Hannah Pruzinsky
- Brenda Sahagun
- Kaitlyn Savant
- Joel Tetzlaff
- Kristina Washburn
- Sara Wiens
Psychology (PsyD)
- Jens Schmidt
Speech-Language Pathology
- Joann Denemark
CIPE Team
- Nicole Amaro
- Dia Bonifacio
- Michelle Ye
Connect With the Center For Interprofessional Education
Have questions about interprofessional education or upcoming IPE learning opportunities? Contact the SCU Center for Interprofessional Education at ipe@scuhs.edu
Looking Ahead
CIPE continues to create opportunities for students to learn together, collaborate across professions, and translate SCU’s commitment to integrative Whole Health into practice.
Happy IPE,
Karina Magridal, EdD, MA
Dean of Interprofessional Education