On November 12th, 8 University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) students gathered at St Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN for an interprofessional engagement and learning event.

Laurissa Stigen, Director of Central MN AHEC, with University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Students and RPAP students at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN.

Presenters at the day-long event focused on medication therapy management, patient centered care, diabetes education, and cardiovascular care.The presenters were all health care professionals practicing in rural areas.

The students who attended were all participating in community-based clinical training in Central and Northeast Minnesota.

The event was hosted by Central Minnesota Area Health Education Center, Northeast Minnesota Area Health Education Center, Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center and St Joseph's Medical Center.