Call for Nominations: Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching Award
This peer-nominated award highlights outstanding front-line teachers of learners at all UCSF teaching sites who might otherwise go unrecognized for the 2024-2025 academic year. Consider nominating an interprofessional teacher who works with learners from two or more professions and creates an environment that enables learners to learn with, from, and about each other to improve collaboration and optimize patient outcomes. Learn more at tiny.ucsf.edu/AMETeachingAwards.
Nominations are due by Monday, June 9.
Announcing the Winners of PIPE Interprofessional Collaboration Award for UC Health
We are pleased to announce the winners of the PIPE Interprofessional Collaboration Award for UCSF Health. Teams were selected for their demonstration of Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies and their embodiment of PRIDE values. Congratulations to these exceptional interprofessional teams!
OPTIMAL Clinic Team, wearing the Award beanies
Food Equity and Justice Program
Upcoming Teaching Opportunities
Sign Up for Core Principles of Interprofessional Practice (CPIP)
Dates for 2025-2026
Year 1 Learners
- Monday, October 20, 2025 The Value of Interprofessional Practice (in person)
- Monday, January 12, 2026 Roles and Responsibilities (in person)
- Monday, April 13, 2026 How Will Our Work Get Done? (in person)
Year 2 Learners
- Monday, October 6, 2025 Developing your Conflict Competency (in person)
- Monday, December 1, 2025 Leadership and Membership in Team-Based Healthcare (in person)
Clinical Opportunities Grant Awarded
Congratulations to the Osher Center for the submission of a successful grant application to the PIPE Clinical Opportunities Program. They will use the funding to develop an interprofessional elective, Pathways to Health Equity: Interdisciplinary Training in Herbal Medicine and Integrative Practices for Pharmacy and Medical Students.
The PIPE Interprofessional Clinical Opportunities Grant was created to support individual clinical sites in piloting new interprofessional immersive experiences for learners (students, residents and/or fellows) in the health professional programs at UCSF (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy). Selected proposals will receive one-time funding of $10,000 to create and pilot a new interprofessional immersive experience. Next year’s application cycle begins in August 2025.
PIPE Co-Sponsors Innovations Funding Grantees
PIPE is proud to partner with the Academy of Medical Educators to co-sponsor these 2025-2026 Innovations Funding Grants. The Innovations Funding in Education program is one of the most impactful Academy programs designed to support junior faculty across UCSF to engage in curricular innovation and scholarship.
Implementation and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Neuropalliative Elective - Principal Investigators: Kwame Adjepong, MD (left) and Bridget Sumser, LCSW working with Tawnya Napoli, AGNP-BC, RN, CHPN; Gayle Kojimoto; Natalie Young, MD; Eve Cohen, RN; Greg Merrill, LCSW; Sarah Bellows Meister, MDiv
Improve Drug Allergy Documentation and Safety through Online Case-Based Modules for Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy Students - Principal Investigators: Rose Monahan, MD (left); Emely Alfaro RN, MSN, CNS; Hansen Ho, PharmD; and Iris Otani, MD working with Dorothy Wang, PharmD; Carlo Legasto, PharmD; Lulu Tsao, MD; Archana Chandra, APP; Jessica Zheng, APP
Celebrating Interprofessional Work and Colleagues at UCSF
We hosted a special end-of-year gathering of PIPE collaborators this month in the Lange Room. This was an opportunity to celebrate with the dedicated interprofessional colleagues from the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and the Physical Therapy Program. Together, we honored the dedication and hard work that have advanced the mission of PIPE, fostering a spirit of collaboration and excellence in interprofessional education and practice. We also recognized the remarkable achievements of our esteemed colleagues and committee members.
Congratulations to 2024 IPE Champion Circle Members!
Members are recognized for their outstanding level of support for interprofessional education (IPE) at UCSF in 2024-2025 and consistently contributing towards the goal of ensuring that UCSF graduates are collaborative practice ready. IPE Champions teach seven or more IPE sessions in an academic year. Thank you for your ongoing contributions to IPE at UCSF!
Teach for UCSF Certificate Program in Interprofessional Teaching
Congratulations to the faculty members who participated in and completed the two workshops this year.
- Robyn Adcock, DACM, LAc, MS
- Natalie Anzures, DPT
- Claire Bainbridge, PharmD
- Stephanie Claudatos, PhD
- Karoly Dyer, NP
- Rubi Hickson, RN, NP
- Cathy Hoang, DPT
- Todd James, MD
- Andrew Lui, DPT
- Jennifer Mandal, MD
- Alexis Mielke, DPT
- Monika Patel, DPT
- Josette Rivera, MD
- Agafe Saguros, PharmD, APh, BCPS
The Interprofessional Teaching Certificate is designed for faculty who aim to create and maximize interprofessional learning opportunities across various educational settings. Program workshops foster discussion, peer support, and community building among those who teach interprofessionally.
Sign up for upcoming sessions:
- November 13, 2025 (Part 1)
- February 05, 2026 (Part 2)
Join Our Work
We have a few openings on our PIPE committees and would welcome new members who are interested in being more involved in the work of PIPE. Committee work is a great way to meet new colleagues and grow your skills as an educator. It also counts towards Campuswide Service and only requires a modest time commitment (most committees meet monthly with limited work outside of meetings).
If you are interested in joining the work of PIPE by serving on one or more of these committees, please complete this form. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
1 - Curriculum
- Classroom Subcommittee
- Simulation Subcommittee
- Clinical Subcommittee
2 - Professional Development Committee
3 - Scholarship Committee
Welcome to the Team, Kelsey!
The PIPE Program is delighted to welcome Kelsey Eichel to the team. Kelsey will be coordinating all educational events for the program and supporting the work of the curriculum committees. Prior to joining UCSF this spring, Kelsey worked in the social service non-profit sector for over a decade, leading a residential program and providing wraparound services to families experiencing homelessness. She is skilled in the areas of case management, advocacy, program management, and Trauma-Informed Care. Kelsey earned a bachelor of science degree in social work from Roberts Wesleyan University and a master of social work degree from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys volunteering with children, dancing ballet, and reading books.
