Background Impact of the SARS - CoV - 2 Pandemic • More pronounced effect on urban communities and underserved populations • Need for education on the health effects of the ongoing pandemic Importance of Enrichment Programs • Enable communities with less access to traditional resources to gain more a holistic education • Addresses short - comings pertaining to the social determinants of health (SDOH) Interprofessional Education • Allows health profession students to interact in real - world scenarios in a collaborative manner Key Professional Reflections • Gives students an opportunity for discovering the impact of community service on their future practice Methods This program was developed as a result of a faculty member reaching out to the Buffalo Public School System and being put in contact with Frank A. Sedita Elementary. Other health professions then showed interest in a common mission of health education. PROGRAM OVERVIEW HANDWASHING DELIVERY MODALITIES SLIME ACTIVITY • Fun, educational, hands - on activity using Glo Germ gel to coat participant’s hands • Health professions students guided handwashing technique and pointers using fluorescence of gel Student Diversity Hispanic Black or African American Asian or Pacific Islander White Two or more Races Demographics Results • Over 100 participants created slime and washed their hands • Participants that did not fully clear the fluorescence were successful post - student coaching • Our program was requested for future, monthly events at the original location • 2 separate schools requested the presence of our program at their future events Conclusion • Multi - Modal Education: With in - person programming returning, we found the tools that arose from virtual learning to be powerful adjuncts to didactics. • Interprofessional Events: Students across the professions were fulfilled by the work they were able to do with their peers in other programs. • Community Impact: Sustainable educational contributions to underserved communities is possible with a layered approach were many health professions work together towards a common goal. Health care professional students aiding participants in the creation of the fluorescent slime, coating their hands in Glo Germ. University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences chloemat@buffalo.edu WASHING AWAY BARRIERS IN AN INTERPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENTIAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM IN AN URBAN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Chloe Matecki a , Rylee TePoel a , Alexander Leidolf a , Paul Stage a , Donald Lu a , Carrie Yu a , Anastasia Kurdziel a , Diamond Orji a , Raymond Cha a , Matthew Zahn b , Anthony Snyder b , Alejandro Falca b , Kayla Eugair c , Melissa Austin c , Taylor Fairman c , Brian Cruz d a. School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences b. Jacobs School of Medicine c. Dietetic Internship Program d. School of De nta l Medicine Purpose The creation of an interprofessional enrichment program for underserved areas of Buffalo would allow health profession students to reflect on how their collaboration can positively impact the community they may serve in their future practices Reflections As part of the professional development of our students, we asked them to fill out a reflection. Selected passages are here to highlight the impact of the program: • “This programming has allowed me to see the significance of making a difference at a local level and has influenced me to want to pursue a career path that allows me to focus on serving underserved populations.” • “The ability to be of service, especially to those who are in need, is what inspired me to pursue pharmacy. I am happy to be a part of this organization that educates and galvanize the next generation.” • “Working as a leader in pharmacy was always a driving force for my involvement, but once there was an opportunity to work with so many other professions through UB programs has made me feel more comfortable doing so in practice on rotations.” Buffalo Public School System Public School #30 Frank A. Sedita Elementary Video Slide Set Demonstration Pharmacy Led Enrichment Program Jacobs School of Medicine School of Dental Medicine Dietetic Internship Program Diabetic Education Vaccine Education Blood Pressure Education Bilingual EN/ES Handouts Monthly Programs Profession Guidance Professional Program Participation Pharmacy Medicine Dietician Dental The interprofessional team poses with some of their creations at the event. Students before and after washing their hands to rid them of the fluorescence. Pictured right shows a pharmacy student showing an abundance of the gel on a volunteer’s palms. Left shows her explaining the importance of remembering to scrub under fingernails.