Advancing interprofessional workplace learning: Successful implementation of the ‘WILD Series©’ hybrid professional development model

Abstract

BackgroundThe 2021 NCICLE Pathways to Excellence framework highlights the need for professional development opportunities promoting interprofessional learning to optimize healthcare provider and learner teaming in the clinical learning environment. Despite this priority, research shows some clinicians are not developing their collaborative practice skills. PurposeThis article describes the hybrid Workplace Interprofessional Learning and Development (WILD) Series, which was developed to promote interprofessional preceptor development through workplace learning. MethodThe WILD Series© includes four unique six-week offerings, each dedicated to one Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competency area. Each six-week session includes five weeks of one topical, actionable independent email engagement and concludes with a structured, facilitated synchronous debriefing session. DiscussionThe WILD Series© is the first IPE program designed for independently practicing clinicians and preceptors that includes synchronous and asynchronous components. Initial feedback was positive regarding the series format, content, and outcomes. ConclusionThe WILD Series© demonstrates that workplace learning can be an effective strategy for addressing gaps in interprofessional preceptor development.