Identify two metrics you might use to evaluate an interprofessional education program.

• A. Pre/post knowledge tests and observed teamwork rubrics or reflective assessments.
• B. Student attendance and cafeteria satisfaction.
• C. Number of emails sent to participants.
• D. Only patient satisfaction with clinical care.

Answer: (A)

Evaluating an interprofessional education program should capture both what learners know and how they work with others. Pre/post knowledge tests show the knowledge gains students achieve, while observed teamwork rubrics assess actual collaborative behavior—communication, coordination, understanding of roles, and leadership—in interprofessional settings. Reflective assessments add insight into students’ attitudes and self-awareness about teamwork. Together, these measures provide evidence of both learning and collaborative competence, which are central to IPE outcomes.

Other options focus on things not tied to learning or teamwork: attendance and cafeteria satisfaction don’t measure educational impact; the number of emails is a process metric and tells you little about learning or collaboration; patient satisfaction, while important, doesn’t directly reflect the program’s effect on interprofessional competencies.