‘When two Schools meet’: Pharmacy and Medical undergraduates learning Clinical Skills Together

Background: The GPhC guidance document “Future Pharmacists” highlights the importance of team working and an appreciation of the roles, responsibilities and skills of other health care workers. Interprofessional education (IPE) can counter inflexibility and tribalism, preparing people to work together to provide quality patient care. Learning together builds a strong foundation for more effective teamwork through greater understanding of and respect for each other’s skills and expertise. Cardiff University School of Medicine Clinical Skills and Simulation Team and the School of Pharmacy have successfully forged a unique partnership in order to implement regular IPE in Clinical Skills within their curricula.