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Interprofessional Education in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

This Report highlights the findings of a collaborative research project focused on the current state of Interprofessional Education (IPE) across Canadian colleges and universities. It provides insights into definitions, frameworks, interdisciplinary intersections, and the impact of IPE on post-secondary education and beyond.

Research Team

Cape Breton University: Kelsey Harvey
Canadore College: Teri-Lynn Christie, Brenna Beard, Carly Renaud, & Omid Ali Kharazmi
University of Toronto: Ruheena Sangrar & Sylvia Langlois
Brock University: Jenn Salfi
McMaster University: Rachel Weldrick
Research Assistants: Sarah Curtay, Katherine Cooper, Aira Mathew, Justin Phung, Saif Alam, Lisa Mochrie

Acknowledgments

This research was supported by:

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Partnership Development Grant (Award #890-2021-0101)
Students as Partners Program by the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence in Teaching at McMaster University

Reports

Explore reports from our research on interprofessional education (IPE) in Canada.

Interprofessional Education in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

This report presents findings from an environmental scan and interviews examining how interprofessional education is being implemented across Canadian post-secondary institutions. It explores how IPE is defined, where it is offered, and the professions and disciplines involved.

Year: 2025
Research team: Canadore College, University of Toronto, McMaster University, Cape Breton University, and Brock University

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IPE in Canada: Quantitative Findings from a Survey of Placement Supervisor Perspectives

This report presents quantitative findings from a survey of placement supervisors working in clinical and community settings. It explores their perspectives on interprofessional collaboration, student learning, and the role of IPE in practice-based education.

Year: 2026
Research team: Canadore College, University of Toronto, McMaster University, Cape Breton University, and Brock University

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