This episode features Dr. Shruti Chandra, Program Director for the Master’s of Education for Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, & Dr. Mike Dryer, Dean of Jefferson College of Health Professions. Here, they discuss new and innovative health profession education programs at the Institute of Emerging Health Professions, why this type of education is important for healthcare as a whole, and much more.
Summary
New and Innovative Health Profession Education Programs at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Meet the Experts
Dr. Shruti Chandra, Program Director for the Master’s of Education for Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, and Dr. Mike Dryer, Dean of Jefferson College of Health Professions, are two leaders in healthcare education. Dr. Chandra has a Masters in Education and also trained as an emergency medicine physician. Dr. Dryer, on the other hand, entered healthcare as a physician assistant and has built his career in health policy, management, and health professions education.
Priorities and Programs
One of the biggest priorities for Dr. Chandra at Jefferson Health is launching a program that provides health professions education for a variety of health professionals. The program will offer a doctorate of health professions, a master's degree, and a graduate certificate. The goal is to equip clinicians with the skills they need to teach more efficiently and effectively while also creating leaders who can hone their teaching skills.
On the other hand, Dr. Dryer is focused on addressing the extreme workforce shortage in healthcare by launching new programs such as respiratory therapy and nursing. As the President of Academic Affairs, he believes that having a culture of innovation is key to responding to the changing needs of students, patients, and the community.
Cutting Edge Programs
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is home to cutting-edge programs such as telehealth and a master's in education for health professionals. This program is focused on teaching essential topics like simulation, education law, diversity and inclusion. Through these innovative programs and the dedicated leadership of experts like Dr. Chandra and Dr. Dryer, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is leading the way in health profession education.
The Bottom Line
The importance of health profession education cannot be overstated. Through innovative programs and the dedication of experts like Dr. Chandra and Dr. Dryer, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is equipping clinicians with the skills they need to teach more efficiently and effectively, while also creating leaders who can hone their teaching skills. With a culture of innovation and a commitment to addressing the changing needs of students, patients, and the community, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is at the forefront of healthcare education.
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This episode aired on 04/03/2023 and can be listened here.
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