Cynthia
Carroll,
MA, LPC, CPPS, PNAP
Director
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Cynthia Carroll is Director for UNT Health Science Center’s Department of Interprofessional Education and Practice and an instructor with the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Cynthia has a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Texas. Additional training and certifications include TeamSTEPPS® Master Trainer, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Certified Professional in Patient Safety. She is a professional member with the Psychology Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Cynthia’s experience includes in-patient rehabilitation and emergency department behavioral health. Cynthia oversees IPE for students, faculty, and clinicians/professionals across multiple institutions.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Lightning Talk Description: Two documents were published to advance interprofessional practice/education in the clinical learning environment (CLE). These documents, the “Pathways to Excellence” are put forward by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the National Collaborative for Improving the Clinical Learning Environment (NCICLE). Both identify six focus areas for CLE’s to center the delivery of best possible outcomes (NCICLE adapting the ACGME version).vi ACGME’s document, known as the Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) Program, is a separate…