Interprofessional Education Month concludes with luncheon honoring excellence in collaboration
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Health Sciences concluded its 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Month with an awards luncheon recognizing outstanding contributions to interprofessional learning, innovation and service across the academic health community.
Clay Marsh, MD, chancellor and executive dean for WVU Health Sciences, closed the event with remarks highlighting the value of interdisciplinary connection in health care.
“True collaboration isn’t just about sharing the same space, it’s about sharing a common purpose,” Dr. Marsh said. “Interprofessional education builds the human infrastructure that makes our healthcare system not only stronger, but more compassionate and more capable.”
He continued, “IPE isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a necessity. It equips our students to think beyond silos, to value the voices of others and to work as integrated teams focused on what matters most: the patient.”
The following awards were presented:
2025 Excellence in IPE Student Team Award
The student team award was presented to WVoice, a student-led podcast focused on candid health care conversations with individuals from marginalized communities. The project offers valuable insight into health care access and lived experience. Team members represent Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Nursing and Public Health: Giorgi Morrone, Timothy South, Asa Charnik, MacKenzie Kaminski, Dr. Loryn Frame, Dr. Jacob Greenfield and Dr. Brad Phillips.
2025 Excellence in IPE Faculty and Staff Award
Adam Hoffman, CHSE, simulation education specialist with WV STEPS, received the faculty and staff award for his longstanding commitment to IPE. Since 2016, Hoffman has led numerous interprofessional sessions, presented nationally and internationally, published peer-reviewed research and mentored new facilitators. He also developed the Interdisciplinary Education Apartment Simulation (IDEAS), a signature component of WVU’s simulation programming.
2025 Dedicated Service Honoree
Kristie McVicker was recognized as the 2025 dedicated service honoree for her commitment as a standardized patient. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she converted her home to support the IDEAS simulation, ensuring students could continue their hands-on training.
The WVU Office of Interprofessional Education extends its gratitude to all facilitators, learners and supporters who contributed to this year’s IPE Month.
“Interprofessional education reminds us that it’s not just about what we know, it’s about how we show up for each other,” Marsh said. “And when we do that across disciplines, with a shared sense of mission, we can transform health care for the better.”
To learn more about interprofessional education at WVU Health Sciences, visit health.wvu.edu/interprofessional-education.
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