Register to join the Community of Practice at any of the following meetings below for whatever portion your schedule allows. Contact Danielle Rulli (Danielle.Rulli@osumc.edu) with any questions.

September 24, 2026, noon - 1:00 p.m., Team science: Taking the pulse of your IP team chemistry

Jenny Grabmeier, M.A., Director of Research Strategy and Team Science Facilitator

What creates great team chemistry? There are universal rules to great teams that through team science, can be replicated to develop a high-performing team.

October 8, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., What happens when AI functions as a team member of an interprofessional team?

Dónal O'Mathúna, PhD, Professor,  College of Nursing Associate Director of Research, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities; Kristin Henkaline, Ph.D., Program Manager, Research Commons, The Ohio State University Libraries; Lecturer, College of Education and Human Ecology, Educational Studies;  Michael Flierl, MA, MSLIS, University Libraries & Office of Academic Affairs

This topic explores the dynamics, opportunities, and challenges that arise when artificial intelligence is integrated as an active collaborative partner alongside interprofessional teams. It examines how AI co-workers transform communication, decision-making, and workflow efficiency across multidisciplinary roles.

November 17, 2026, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Food for thought: Interprofessional practice and education and the intersection of food

Speakers: TBD

Examine the intersection of nutrition and collaborative care by exploring how interprofessional teams leverage food to improve clinical outcomes and community health. Discover how integrating food security, culinary medicine, and dietary education into professional practice enhances patient care and drives interdisciplinary learning.

December 7, 2026, noon - 1:00 p.m., Interprofessional support for children experiencing parents or caregivers with significant illness

Brianna Pilolli, MA, CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist and Kris Creviston, BA, CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist, OSUCCC - James

This session explores how child life specialists collaborate with interprofessional teams to provide targeted emotional, developmental, and psychological support to children navigating a parent's or caregiver's serious illness. It examines practical strategies for medical play, developmentally appropriate communication, and coping tools to help children process trauma and build resilience during family crises.

January 14. 2027, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Veterinary medicine and older adult care

Speakers: TBD

Explore the human-animal bond at the intersection of veterinary medicine and eldercare, highlighting how interprofessional collaboration supports the health and well-being of both older adults and their pets. Learn how veterinary and human healthcare professionals co-manage challenges like pet care accessibility, grief support, and the cognitive or physical changes affecting aging pets and their owners.

February 19, 2027, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Partnering with lay healthcare workers on the interprofessional team to bridge healthcare

Speakers: TBD

Partnering with lay healthcare workers creates vital bridges between formal medical systems and underserved communities to advance health and care continuity. Discover how interprofessional teams integrate these trusted community members to build cultural rapport, improve patient trust, and address drivers of health.

March 16, 2027, noon - 1:00 p.m., Topic: TBD

Speakers: TBD