A Century of Medical Education

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1 A Century of Medical Education 1

2 Partnerships: The Alliance for Health Sciences Presentation to AAHC Meeting July 9, 2015 Wendy Rheault, Provost Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 2

3 Purpose of Presentation Describe the academic partnership between a private community-based health professions university and a large comprehensive private university 3

4 The Alliance for Health Sciences & 4

5 Outline of Presentation Background and History Compatibilities Advantages and Benefits Signed Strategic Alliance Professional Pathways Nursing Joint Research 5

6 Rosalind Franklin University MISSION To serve the nation through the education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving the health of its people. VISION RFUMS will be a premier interprofessional health sciences University that advances academic excellence, furthers innovative research, serves with integrity, and respects diversity. CORE VALUES Excellence Integrity Communication Professionalism Scholarship Scientific Curiosity Diversity 6

7 Rosalind Franklin University Health Professions University dedicated to interprofessional education, research and service with approximately 2,000 students Graduate programs only No nursing school 7

8 Rosalind Franklin University The Chicago Medical School College of Health Professions Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Biomedical Sciences Clinical Counseling Healthcare Management Health Prevention and Wellness Interprofessional Studies Nurse Anesthesia Nutrition Pathologists Assistant Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Psychology School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies College of Pharmacy 8

9 Challenges Diversity Student Debt Clinical Rotation Sites 9

10 DePaul University More than 25,000 students and 300 degree programs Diverse student body with strength in music, theater and computer science Nursing program but little other presence in medical arena Desire to attract more pre-professional students in the health sciences 10

11 History of the Alliance Exploration of a partnership began in 2009 Memorandum of Understanding- August 2010 Joint Task Force appointed to study the possibility of a partnership Task Force Report completed August 2011 Signed Alliance Agreement September

12 Members of Joint Task Force DePaul University Dr. Helmut Epp Dr. David Kalsbeek Robert Kozoman Dr. Philip Funk Rosalind Franklin University Dr. Wendy Rheault Margot Surridge Dr. Tim Hansen Roberta Lane Provost Senior VP of Enrollment Management Executive VP, COO President of Faculty Senate VP, Academic Affairs Executive VP, COO VP, Faculty Affairs CFO 12

13 Overview of Task Force Findings 13

14 Synergy for Partnership Healthcare is a National Critical Issue Increasing shortage of health care professionals Few universities teaching interprofessional practice Creating pipelines for diversity is a national and regional priority Crisis in Higher Education Call for reform in higher education More public scrutiny Need for partnerships or mergers that expand opportunity while containing costs Compatibilities Interdisciplinary education Innovative, entrepreneurial Compatibilities of mission Mix of academic programs Holistic developmental approach to the student experience 14

15 Compatibility of University Cultures Literature on mergers and advice of consultants: Institutional fit and compatibility of culture is most critical factor for a successful merger May be the moment where two institutions of shared purpose and compatible strategic missions, coming from positions of strength can forge a brighter future together than either can create alone 15

16 Advantages of Strategic Alliance for RFU Being aligned with major comprehensive university may elevate brand Increase name recognition for our programs which may result in greater leverage in building clinical rotations Opportunities for integration of the humanities, social/behavioral sciences and culture in health professions education Pipeline for first generation and under-represented minority students Increase in number of students in some programs with smaller application pool 16

17 Advantages of Strategic Alliance for RFU Opportunities for continuing professional education and development for our faculty and staff Expertise of DePaul in areas such as enrollment management, marketing, finance, legal counsel Realization of some economies of scale 17

18 Advantages of Strategic Alliance for DPU Elevate DePaul s visibility in the health science and education market Enhance and expand health and science academic offerings, capitalizing on new facilities Take advantage of trends in health professions education Strengthen the undergraduate enrollment profile and mix Increase faculty and student research opportunities 18

19 RFU Knowledge and Expertise for DePaul Knowledge of Health Professions Education and needed programs Specialized knowledge areaseg. medical simulation Infrastructure for a Health Professions University Knowledge and experience of specialized accreditation Expertise in Interprofessional Education More NIH grant funding 19

20 Agreement Signed - September 4,

21 Initiatives in Agreement Professional Pathway Program Articulations-3+2, 3+3, 3+4 Collaboration on DPU Nursing: Expansion of MENP to RFU campus RN to MSN Collaborative Academic Programming Joint Competitive Research Program Branding and Joint Marketing 21

22 Professional Pathways Programs 22

23 Professional Pathways Programs 3+4 Medicine (MD) 3+4 Podiatric Medicine (DPM) 2+4, 3+4 Pharmacy (PharmD) 3+3 Physical Therapy (DPT) 3+2 Physician Assistant (MS) 3+2 Pathologists Assistant (MS) 23

24 Early Admission Decision Pathways Honors Early Opportunity Program All 6 RFU 3+ programs participating Student may apply, interview, and get an admissions decision by the end of their Freshman year at DPU Those not successful can try again in subsequent years Matriculation can occur at the end of the third or fourth year 24

25 Pathways Honors Profile Fall 2014 DPU Freshman Pathways Honors 800 invited Students 2, Out of State 38% 61% Women 58% 81% Underrepresented Students of Color 36% 31% Mean ACT Mean HS GPA applied 65 enrolled Academic rankings represent the highest academic ability freshmen in CSH 25

26 Pathways Honors Learning Community Students in linked coursework Explore Health Professions and the larger implications of health Pathways Honors visit to Marillac Social Center 26

27 Nursing 27

28 Master in Entry-Level Nursing Practice (MENP) 81 DPU students currently enrolled at RFU campus Six full time DPU faculty at RFU Nursing Clinical Skills Lab opened at RFU Students and faculty participate weekly in the student-led RFU Health System Interprofessional Community Clinic North Chicago location has opened up a new and incremental nursing market for DPU 28

29 Simulation MENP simulations have been running for four cohorts, including general nursing skills training and specialty training in OB/BYN, Critical Care and Pediatrics Planning is underway for interprofessional simulations that include MENP and RFU students 29

30 New Nursing Clinical Skills Lab 30

31 Joint Program: RN to MS in Nursing RN to MS in Nursing online program approved in August 2014; launched in January 2015 Online program is for RNs interested in completing a master s degree; upon completion graduates will earn BS in Nursing from DPU MS in Nursing from DPU. MS includes 2 specialty track certificates in RFU s Health Administration and Health Professions Education programs Roll-out plan included a press release, development of enrollment communication materials, direct mail efforts, program announcements and advertising 31

32 Other Academic Collaborations 32

33 Collaboration Across the Alliance College of Science and Health College of Communication College of Computing and Digital Media Driehaus College of Business RFUMS Healthcare Programs College of Law School for New Learning 33

34 Approved New Programs Two new RFU certificates offered to DPU students Risk Management and Health Insurance Diversity, Health Literacy and Global Health, Public Health Emphasis Collaboration between RFU MS in Healthcare Administration and DPU MA in Health Communication Certificates offered for each program to other s students Collaboration between RFU MS in Healthcare Administration and DPU MBA Health Sector Management Programs Courses shared as electives Certificates offered for DPU MBA students in Risk Management and Health Insurance or Diversity, Health Literacy and Global Health Certificate offered in Healthcare Innovation and Change for both programs, utilizing two courses from each program 34

35 Joint Research Program 35

36 Research Collaboration Grant Program: The primary goal is to enable development of new inter-institutional collaborative research projects between DePaul and RFUMS investigators that: Result in high-impact peer reviewed publications Seed larger, long-term extramural funding by federal or private granting agencies for new collaborative research between the two institutions 36

37 Grant Program To date: 3 joint research retreats Identify significant new collaborative research possibilities involving DPU and RFUMS faculty Present posters and discuss progress To date: 2 rounds of funding: 25 grants awarded Round 1: 11 grants / $804K committed Round 2: 14 grants / $1.2 Million committed Projects run the gamut from basic to translational to behavioral sciences 37

38 Funded DPU-RFU Pilot Grants Round 1 RFUMS PI DePaul PI Application Title Peterson/Stutzman/ Urban Kozlowski Identifying Outcomes and Regenerative Responses to Repetitive Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Marr/Glucksman Norstrom The APP Interactome: Translating New Targets in Alzheimer's Disease H. Kim/Brandon Raicu/Furst/Kanj Identification of Gene Function Using Image Analytics Rosenkranz/Tseng Grant/Carter Integration of Stress Research Across Animal and Human Models Schneider Putnam/Carter Understanding Factors that Promote Active Video Game Use In Children Knott Furst/Raicu/Kanj The Use of Surface Topography to Create New Models of 3D Skeletal Reconstructions Lin/Wu Putnam/Rusch Supporting Therapists in Motion-Based Gaming For Brain Injury Rehabilitation Dahl Parra Halogen Bonding for the Rational Design of Novel Anticancer Kinase Inhibitors Correll Jin Assembly of a Heterotrimer Essential for Eukaryotic Ribosome Biogenesis White Kipp Interaction Between Retinoic Acid Signaling Pathway and the Bcl-2 Family Members in the Regulation of Cell Apoptosis Crews/Yalla Hwang Objective Quantification of Location Specific Physical Activity of Individuals at Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulceration Through Integration of Accelerometry and Geotechnologies 38

39 Funded DPU-RFU Grants Round 2 39

40 Outcomes to Date of Funded Grants Manuscripts Published or accepted for publication (6) Submitted for publication (1) In preparation for submission (10) Grant Applications (7) New System Prototype (1) New System Prototype (1) 40

41 Timeline for Evaluation and Renewal 41

42 Alliance Key Accomplishments Developed and launched six 3+ accelerated degree options Two Pathways Honors cohorts on campus; 3 rd cohort recruitment in process / fall 2015 start Launch of Pathways Honors Early Opportunity Program Spring 2015 Four Masters Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) cohorts on RFU campus as of January 2015 Launched RN to MS in Nursing online program January

43 Alliance Key Accomplishments continued DPU-RFU joint research program funded 25 grants to date Expansion of shared coursework between DPU and RFU students Nursing Clinical Skills Laboratory opened at RFU, November 2014 DPU School of New Learning Bachelor s completion program for RFU staff started January

44 Blue Demon Enthusiasm at RFU! [ Mary Montgomery, PT1, DePaul '13; Gina Pisano, SGPS, DePaul '11; Irina Timoshevskaya, PA1, DePaul '13 ] 44