Developing student interprofessional competence through a support group assignment

After attending a support group session, students representing 14 health professional programs were asked to answer guided reflection questions. A total of 240 reflection assignments were analyzed to determine if student learning objectives based on Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) sub-competencies were met. Targeted IPEC sub-competencies included Values and Ethics 2 and 5, and Roles and Responsibilities 3 and 4. Assessment of assignments also reflected student learning of Values and Ethics 4 and 6. Student attendance of a support group session is a valuable IPE learning experience that can broaden student perception of a health team and expose students to community resources that support health.