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Sharla King, PhD, is a Professor and Program Director of the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Psychology. With over 20 years of experience in interprofessional education and research, her work focuses on interprofessional collaborative practice, blended learning, and experiential learning. She currently serves as Director of the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC), a national organization advancing interprofessional collaboration in healthcare.
Research Interests: Dr. King’s research emphasizes interprofessional education (IPE) across pre-licensure, post-graduate, and person-centered care contexts. Her work explores innovative teaching methods, including the use of simulations, flipped classrooms, and mobile technology to enhance healthcare team competencies. She has pioneered frameworks for curriculum integration and validated assessment tools like the single-point rubric for interprofessional teaching.
Professional Roles: As Program Director, she leads the Master of Education in Health Sciences Education, designed for health professional educators. She has also contributed to large-scale interprofessional initiatives like 'Save Stan,' a simulation-based learning event, and collaborated on projects addressing healthcare worker psychological distress during the pandemic.
Publications: Her recent work spans topics such as mobile application design for caregivers, interprofessional competency assessment, and patient-centered communication tools. These studies highlight trends toward technology integration, evidence-based practice, and collaborative learning across healthcare disciplines.
Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, her program focuses on training future health educators. She has secured grants for initiatives like the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative and contributed to national and international IPECP guidelines.
Labs/Teams: Dr. King collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Alberta and through CIHC, emphasizing real-world applications of IPE in clinical and educational settings.
