Events
2026 Gulf Coast IPE Conference
Initiating and Sustaining IPE Curriculum and Collaboration
Join us for the 2025 Inaugural Gulf Coast IPE Conference, where professionals from diverse fields will come together to network, connect, and learn. This dynamic event is designed to foster innovative partnership and explore new avenues for interprofessional education (IPE). Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to IPE, this conference offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, share best practices, and ignite collaborative initiative that enhance learning and professional growth.
- WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2026
- WHERE: University of West Florida, Building 234, Room 219
- COST: Free
- HOW: To register for the conference, please RSVP.
- ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Coming Soon
- EVENT AGENDA: (PDF Download: Gulf Coast IPE Conference Agenda)
- 9:00 a.m. - Participants check in and light breakfast/coffee
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9:30 a.m. - Welcome and participant self-introductions around the room
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9:45 a.m. - Sponsor and/or Dean’s comments
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10:00 a.m. - Keynote address
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11:30 a.m. - Keynote Q & A
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12:00 p.m. - Lunch
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1:00 p.m. - TeamSTEPPS basics course
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2:00 p.m. - Gulf Coast IPE Consortium Formation Discussion
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2:30 p.m. - Final thoughts, ideas for next year
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3:00 p.m. - Conference ends
- Optional,
- 5:00 p.m. - Group Dinner (on your own) with Dr. Swann
If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Dr. Andi Nelson.
2025 Inaugural Gulf Coast IPE Conference
Initiating and Sustaining IPE Curriculum and Collaboration
Join us for the 2025 Inaugural Gulf Coast IPE Conference, where professionals from diverse fields will come together to network, connect, and learn. This dynamic event is designed to foster innovative partnership and explore new avenues for interprofessional education (IPE). Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to IPE, this conference offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, share best practices, and ignite collaborative initiative that enhance learning and professional growth.
- WHEN: Friday, February 7, 2025
- WHERE: SCI Building, 220 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL 32502
- COST: Free
- HOW: To register for the conference, please RSVP.
- ACCOMMODATIONS:
- The following hotels are located near the event venue:
- The Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach is also a lodging option, but is located a 15 minute drive from the venue. They may offer a discount for UWF guests. Call for details.
- The following hotels are located near the event venue:
- EVENT AGENDA: (PDF Download: Gulf Coast IPE Conference Agenda)
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9:00-9:30 AM Meet and greet with coffee/tea and light breakfast provided
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9:30- 10:00 AM Sponsor welcome
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10:00-11:30 AM Speaker- Keynote by Dr. Tina Gunaldo
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11:30-12:30 PM Lunch (provided)
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12:30- 2:00 PM Table IPE shares and group shares with all attendees
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2:00-2:30 PM Planning for further interactions with each other
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2:30-3:00 PM Planning for next year’s conference and wrap up
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If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Dr. Andi Nelson.