AIPPEN IPE 2025 Session 1: Advancing Interprofessional Health Education: 10 Years of the 4-Dimensional Framework

Presenters: Professor Gary Rogers, Associate Professor Monica Moran and Adjunct Professor Carole Steketee

Join us for an insightful and interactive webinar as we delve into the evolution of the Four-Dimensional Curriculum Framework (4DF) over the past decade. Discover the 'why, what, how, and where' of this innovative framework, which bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications in health professional education. Our presenters will explore significant changes and advancements since the original publication, highlighting the framework's impact on curriculum design and interprofessional education. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how the 4DF continues to shape the future of health education and prepare graduates for dynamic, real-world practice.

The four-dimensional curriculum framework: 10 years on | Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Professional Journal

We anticipate that you will leave with at least one new idea to explore, and widen your network of colleagues with interests in interprofessional education.

About our presenters:

Gary Rogers is Professor of Medical Education and Dean of the School of Medicine at Deakin University.  He is a past president of ANZAHPE and led the process to develop the International Consensus Statement on the Assessment of Interprofessional Learning Outcomes in 2016.  He was an author of the original ‘4DF’ paper and the recent review of its implementation since.

Associate Professor Monica Moran (UWA) has been instrumental in developing curricula that emphasize teamwork, communication, and collaborative practice among health professionals. She contributed to the WHO Framework on IPE and spearheaded the development of the interprofessional competition The HealthFusion Team Challenge across Australia and internationally. Her recent work has focused on the development of student led programs into rural and remote communities to address unmet needs and build capacity.

Adjunct Professor Carole Steketee (Curtin Medical School) has a background in health professional education, with experience in national collaborative research on interprofessional health education. With a passion for improving outcomes for children and families, Carole now provides executive leadership to a not-for-profit organisation that delivers integrated services, including educational support, to children with hearing and language challenges. Committed to innovation and collaboration, Carole advocates for integrated, family-centred care to enhance lifelong learning and development.

Access the PowerPoint Presentation here.