2024 Dr. Virginia Hill Rice Endowed Distinguished Lecture at Wayne State University

The Wayne State University College of Nursing will welcome President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Deborah Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN, and President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Kathleen Reeves, MD, to campus on Thursday, Oct. 24, as part of the Dr. Virginia Hill Rice Endowed Distinguished Lectureship.

The two nationally recognized experts in health policy, ethics and education will deliver their presentation, “Interprofessional Education and Practice: Why it Still Matters,” starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Wayne State Law School’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium. The event includes a Q&A session and reception.

The in-depth discussion will examine trends in healthcare and higher education along with societal issues influencing interprofessional education and practice; critique the status of practice and interprofessional education; and reflect on the future of interprofessional education and practice and health care.

Established in 2018 by College of Nursing Professor Emerita Virginia Rice, PhD, RN, CNS, FAAN, the annual lectureship brings renowned speakers to campus to share a futurist perspective on nursing and health care through insightful presentations and engaging discussion with faculty, students, residents and community partners.

“We are thrilled to welcome Drs. Trautman and Reeves to campus to share their distinct knowledge and expertise,” said College of Nursing Dean Ramona Benkert, PhD, ANP-­BC, FAANP. “Their combined leadership and experience in healthcare, particularly in interprofessional education, is unmatched. This lecture is a fitting recognition of Dr. Rice and a uniquely special opportunity for members of the health sciences community at Wayne State and throughout our region.”

Seats for this free, public event are limited and will fill fast. RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot.