Renee M. Broughten

Renée M. Broughten, DC, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Interprofessional Education at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She holds affiliations with the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences and the Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning (I-SAIL). Her roles include leading educational initiatives in interprofessional education and fostering collaboration across healthcare disciplines.

Dr. Broughten earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, completing a residency in Diagnostic Imaging. She later obtained a PhD in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development from the University of Minnesota.

Her research focuses on curriculum design for interprofessional education, evidence-based clinical practice, and Medical Improvisation—a method to enhance communication and teamwork among healthcare providers. She advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration to strengthen clinical outcomes through structured educational frameworks.

Publications related to her work in interprofessional education and healthcare communication are available, though specific articles are not listed here. Dr. Broughten’s contributions extend to institutional initiatives like the I-SAIL, which integrates simulation and collaborative learning to prepare future healthcare professionals.