MSA University is pleased to announce an interdisciplinary educational workshop titled “IPE in Action: Together for Better Diabetic Care”, bringing together students from the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Physical Therapy at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) to promote collaborative healthcare practices and enhance patient-centered diabetic care.
Conducted by IPE students under the supervision of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Physiotherapy, the workshop aims to highlight the importance of Interprofessional Education (IPE) and strengthen students’ understanding of teamwork in managing diabetes through both theoretical learning and interactive clinical practice.
Workshop Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM | Opening & Orientation
* Welcome and introduction
* Introduction to Interprofessional Education (IPE)
* Workshop objectives
* Importance of collaboration in diabetes care
10:10 AM – 10:35 AM | Pharmacy Perspective
Drug-Drug Interactions of Antidiabetic Drugs
Topics include:
* Common antidiabetic medications
* Key drug-drug interactions with other medications such as antihypertensives and antibiotics
* The pharmacist’s role in preventing adverse outcomes
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM | Physiotherapy Perspective
Impact of Physiotherapy on Blood Glucose Levels
Topics include:
* Exercise physiology in diabetes
* The impact of physical activity on insulin sensitivity
* Designing safe and effective exercise plans for diabetic patients
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM | IPE Interactive Case Activity
Core Workshop Activity
Students from Pharmacy and Physiotherapy will work collaboratively in mixed groups to analyze a realistic diabetic patient case.
Activities include:
* Identifying medication-related problems
* Assessing physical activity requirements
* Developing an integrated patient care plan
* Presenting group recommendations and solutions
This interactive session represents the core essence of Interprofessional Education, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and collaborative healthcare decision-making.
11:40 AM – 11:55 AM | Group Discussion & Feedback
* Group presentations
* Facilitator feedback
* Discussion on collaboration strengths and patient-centered care approaches
11:55 AM – 12:00 PM | Wrap-up & Key Takeaways
* Summary of key learning outcomes
* Importance of teamwork in healthcare practice
* Closing remarks
This workshop reflects MSA University’s continuous commitment to advancing interdisciplinary education and preparing future healthcare professionals to deliver integrated and effective patient care.
