Interprofessional Model for Practice, Age-Friendly Care and Teamwork

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Interprofessional Model for Practice, Age-Friendly Care and Teamwork (IMPACT 4Ms) is a one-day immersive event that offers learning and skill-building for professionals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults.

This retreat is designed to help health care professionals, students and community workers gain essential knowledge and leadership skills for working with older adults. This event encourages collaboration across different specialties, helping participants see firsthand how working together can make a real difference in geriatrics. 

This program welcomes health professionals and learners at all stages of training—from students and residents to experienced practitioners—who are committed to improving care for older adults,

  • Chief residents
  • Program directors
  • Social workers
  • Behavioral health professionals
  • Nurses and nurse practitioners
  • Chaplain residents and spiritual care providers
  • Community health and outreach workers
  • Pharmacists and pharmacy residents
  • AHEC scholars and pre-professionals health students
  • Older adults and those who support them

What to expect

Participants work in interprofessional groups to explore a case study centered around the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Systems.

The 4Ms: What Matters Most, Medication, Mentation and Mobility

Each module includes:

  • Evidence-based mini-lectures on geriatrics and palliative care
  • Interactive exercises and team-building activities

What you will gain

  • Advanced care techniques: Acquire new skills to help you better care for older adults.
  • Expanded teaching abilities: Strengthen your skills in sharing knowledge on geriatrics and palliative care with others.
  • Certificate of completion: Earn a certificate recognizing your commitment to interdisciplinary care. 

Whether you are preparing to enter the healthcare field or are already leading teams in practice, this learning experience is designed to enhance your interprofessional knowledge, collaboration, and patient-centered care skills.

Upcoming Sessions

January 8, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST

March 26, 2026, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT

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To request more information or register, contact Justin Magnuson at justin.magnuson@louisville.edu.