Certificate of Excellence in Team-Based Practice
Program Information
130 South Ninth Street
Suite 1839
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Presenting
Certificate of Excellence in Team-Based Practice
The Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education (JCIPE) is pleased to offer a Certificate of Excellence in Team-Based Practice.
This certificate offers students the opportunity to distinguish themselves through deeper engagement in interprofessional activities and enhancement of teamwork skills.
Students elect an area of concentration, choosing among clinical, education, or scholarship tracks.
Why Pursue the Certificate of Excellence in Team-Based Practice?
- Earn a special distinction on your transcript
- Augment teamwork and communication skills
- Add to your research portfolio
- Enhance your network
- Give yourself a boost on residency or job applications
What Tracks are Available?
- Clinical Track — participate in patient-facing programs in healthcare settings
- Education Track — deliver, design, or participate in interprofessional programs
- Scholarship Track — engage in research or service
What are the Requirements?
- Complete 10-20 hours of activities
- Fulfill all track requirements and deliverables
- Write a final reflection essay
Who should apply?
Students enrolled in healthcare professions programming should consider applying for the Certificate of Excellence in Team-Based Practice. Please note, students in pre-healthcare professions programming, or those in the undergraduate portion of a track-up program, are not currently eligible to earn the Certificate of Excellence. You can email our team to ensure you are ready to apply!
What are the tracks?
| Choose a Track | Complete Requirements | Submit Deliverables |
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| Clinical Track | ||
| Participate in a patient-facing program in a healthcare setting such as the Jefferson Student Interprofessional Complex Care Collaborative (J-SICCC) |
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| Education Track | ||
| Delivery Sub-Track | Co-facilitate interprofessional program(s) |
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| Design Sub-Track | Develop or revise interprofessional curriculum |
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| Participation Sub-Track | Engage in two or more approved interprofessional activities |
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| Scholarship Track | ||
| Research Sub-Track | Participate in an interprofessional research project |
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| Service Sub-Track | Engage in JCIPE initiatives such as conference planning or student advisory board |
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| Note: A final reflection essay is required for each track. | ||
Note: Students must meet foundational requirements in interprofessional collaborative practice as a pre-requisite or co-requisite for earning the Certificate of Excellence.
Ready to Apply?
- Navigate to the Pathways to Interprofessional Learning & Team-Based Practice platform, below
- Select "Student Login" in the top navigation bar
- Create a profile
- Discuss a plan of study with an advisor (who will reach out to you after your profile creation)
- Submit your plan of study in the Certificate Platform for your advisor to approve
- Be sure to track your progress and submit all required deliverables