Barret Michalec, PhD
University of Delaware

About Me

I explore the socialization and professionalization processes within health professions education, and often utilize organizational and social-psychological concepts and theories to examine micro and meso phenomena in the education and practice settings of health (pre)professionals.  I lead courses in empathy, medical sociology, qualitiative methods, and mental health & well-being.  Our efforts with the Center for Interprofessional Development, Education, & Research (CIDER) are focused on cultivating the fundamental traits, behaviors, and attributes essential for developing (and sustaining) interprofessionalism in the healthcare workforce of the future.

Expertise and Interests

Assessment & Evaluation

Additional IPECP interests

Group Identity; Empathy; Program Design

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

This workshop takes a deep dive into the fifth and final “Practical Guide” in the series launched in 2017 by the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, providing a value-added catalyst for its practical application. This Guide helps provide guidance for evaluating programs designed to strengthen teamwork capacity and performance. In this workshop, principles of evaluation are taught through didactics, examples, and experiential exercises rooted in real-world examples.