10/11/2026
What happens when disaster strikes?
Students from across health-related degree programs, including athletic training, nursing, pharmacy studies, public health, health services and social work, came together for an interprofessional education (IPE) disaster simulation. Responding to a simulated tornado at a basketball game, students practiced assessing and triaging patients before transitioning to a community shelter scenario.
The experience challenged students to collaborate across disciplines, communicate effectively and address the complex medical, social, emotional and public health needs of individuals and families affected by a disaster.
By working together, future professionals are building the skills needed to provide coordinated, compassionate care when communities need it most.