Learning by Doing: Students’ Experiences of Interprofessional Education and Community Partnership in a Pilot Student-Run Clinic
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Broman, Patrick
Andersen, Patrea
Brownie, Sharon
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This report presents an evaluation of students’ experiences in a student-run clinic project in Aotearoa New Zealand, aiming to provide interprofessional learning opportunities and accessible health services to the community. Qualitative focus group interviews were conducted with students post-clinical placement. A six-step thematic data analytic approach guided identification of three key themes: placement preparation and understanding expectations, interprofessional relationships and collaboration, and learning experience and value. Students reported positive experiences in this student-run clinic placement, including in respect to collaborative experiences, the development of interprofessional relationships, and value of the learning experience. This report highlights the need for enhanced pre-placement preparation and clarification of expectations regarding a community-based interprofessional placement experience, particularly for first year students. The student-run clinic model has potential to address healthcare disparities and enhance learning through community-engaged experiences. Results provide insights for educational institutions and healthcare providers looking to implement similar initiatives, emphasising collaborative partnerships and student-centred interprofessional education.
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Student Success
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© The Author/s 2023. Except where otherwise noted, content in this journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence. As an open access journal, articles are free to use with proper attribution.
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Yap, J; Broman, P; Andersen, P; Brownie, S, Learning by Doing: Students’ Experiences of Interprofessional Education and Community Partnership in a Pilot Student-Run Clinic, Student Success, 2023