


Underlying these activities are Critical Analysis/Reasoning and Life Management Skills that will increase resilience, confidence, and engagement in work. A typical week may include team building exercises, simulation/roleplaying, basic science and quantitative courses, wellness activities, academic strategies, leadership development and clinical experiences. The SHPEP curriculum incorporates interprofessional education competencies and leadership as foundational elements which are threaded throughout all courses and experiences. utilize their knowledge, skills and attitudes to augment and support the contributions of their peers.develop the self-care, resilience, and reflective skills to become lifelong learners and future leaders, and.integrate knowledge from the basic and quantitative sciences to build the foundation for critical thinking and academic success in the health professions,.apply effective interprofessional team building skills through the use of multimodal experiential learning strategies, such as simulation-based activities, role playing and service-learning opportunities,.demonstrate a commitment to advocacy and service as a means of addressing the social determinants of health and recognize the importance of health care policy and community partnerships on population health,.embrace the cultural diversity and differences that characterize individuals, populations, and the healthcare team,.respect the unique culture, values, roles/responsibilities, and expertise of other scholars as well as diverse health professionals,.By the end of the six weeks, scholars will be able to: Our goal is to prepare SHPEP scholars as future healthcare leaders that can work in interprofessional, collaborative teams to maximize the health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations. SHPEP encompasses Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), School of Dental Medicine (SDM), School of Nursing (SN), and Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy (EMSOP) that collectively offer programs beginning in 6th grade, fostering diversity in the health professions. Rutgers Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is an innovative enrichment program designed to cultivate the interprofessional leaders of tomorrow, giving them the knowledge, skills, and attitude to impact the health and healthcare of our communities. Rutgers takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research with the goal of improving human health. Through the activities of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Rutgers stands as one of America’s largest and most comprehensive university-based centers for studying and improving human health and health care. Rutgers University is an academic health leader that is shaping the future of human health, pioneering breakthroughs, and integrating care to keep the world well.
