Inter-Professional Learning

Inter-professional learning opportunities at the MPharm (Master of Pharmacy) undergraduate level are instrumental in developing the crucial skills for inter-professional working. These significant opportunities are critical in bringing pharmacy students with learners from other respective healthcare professions, including physiotherapy to foster collaboration and collective learning experience. Although I have been a law-abiding student and someone that prioritizes learning and professionalism, I in the recent past happened to miss a physiotherapy class session due to unavoidable circumstances regarding a personal emergency. As a pharmacy student, I realize the significance of inter-professional learning opportunities when it comes to developing and enhancing crucial skills necessary for one to successfully interact and collaborate with others in the healthcare sector. This essay will pursue an exploration of the benefits of inter-professional learning at the undergraduate level of the MPharm degree, concentrating on the instrumental role it plays in advancing professional competencies and fostering the applicability of operative inter-professional skills. The essay will further outline the action plan necessary to warrant future attendance and active student participation in all inter-professional education (IPE) sessions, particularly with physiotherapy students.