ABOUT THIS LECTURE:
Interprofessional education (IPE) is widely recognised as essential for preparing learners for collaborative practice, yet most programmes continue to rely on learner self-perception surveys to assess impact. This talk will examine why assessing observable interprofessional behaviours is critical to advancing competency-based IPE and interprofessional collaborative practice. Drawing on examples from real clinical learning environments, the session will introduce key principles underlying observation-based assessment, highlight common challenges such as context dependence, feasibility, and rater variability, and discuss design considerations for developing practical observation tools aligned with IPEC competencies. The talk will also explore how observation data can be used to support formative feedback, programme evaluation, and educational scholarship across professions and settings.
HOST:
Clinical Associate Professor Kevin Tan
Director, Education
National Neuroscience Institute
Co-Lead
Centre for Interprofessional Health Education
Academic Medicine Education Institute
VENUE:
Duke-NUS Medical SchoolLevel 5, Training Room 5C
CONTACT PERSON:
Ms Sherlyn Leo (sherlynleo@duke-nus.edu.sg)
Duke-NUS Research Affairs Department
Date and Time
12 Feb 2026 @ 13:00 - 12 Feb 2026 @ 14:00
Speaker
Dr Samrat Das
Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Undergraduate Medical Education
Duke University School of Medicine
Dr. Samrat Das is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education in Pediatrics at Duke University School of Medicine. His scholarly work focuses on interprofessional education, clinical learning environments, and observation-based assessment. He has led national and international workshops and is actively involved in advancing competency-based IPE and collaborative practice.