About

About Our Director

DR. AMY BLUE, PHD

Dr. Amy Blue’s commitment towards improving interprofessional collaborative healthcare over the last 15 years is evident in her research and implementation of numerous educational programs involving students and faculty from a wide variety of health professions. She serves as the Associate Vice President for Interprofessional Education – UF Health. Dr. Blue is a nationally recognized innovator and leader in health professions education and is committed to fostering collaboration, teamwork, the development of a strong interprofessional identity among future health professionals.

Mission and Vision

MISSION – Preparing health professionals to work effectively within health care teams to meet the needs of patients and communities.

VISION – Transforming health through interprofessional collaboration.

History

The Office of Interprofessional Education at the University of Florida has been providing interprofessional learning opportunities for various health professions students across the UF Health Science Center since 1999. Our office, in conjunction with the six Health Science Center Colleges, develops learning opportunities that transcend the traditional college boundaries. These joint educational experiences will result in health professionals who have the attitudes, skills and behaviors to communicate effectively with other health care providers, can work effectively in healthcare teams, and demonstrate professional conduct during interprofessional encounters. Ultimately, joint learning opportunities will lead to higher quality, safer clinical care and improved health outcomes.

UF Health Science Center Interprofessional Competencies