Savannah
Elrod
Medical Student
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Savannah Elrod is a fourth-year medical student at UAB Heersink School of Medicine. She graduated from Auburn University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science. Her goals are to pursue a career in Internal Medicine. Particularly, she has an interest in academic medical education, including interprofessional collaboration to improve healthcare for underserved and low-access populations.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Interprofessional Student Poster Description: Background:Interprofessional education (IPE) is crucial for promoting team skills among healthcare professional students. Using a virtual collaborative case is one strategy to provide students from various health professions with an immersive interprofessional experience. The case focuses on prevalent health issues, aiming to guide learners in effectively navigating these challenges within their respective fields of expertise. Additionally, the case was designed to foster interprofessional collaboration by simulating real-world experiences…