Davison and Kellish selected as Anne Belcher Interprofessional Scholars

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Ashley Kellish DNP, RN, CCNS and Clinical Associate Professor Jean Davison DNP, RN, FNP-C, who have been selected as the third cohort of Anne Belcher Interprofessional Faculty Scholars.

Drs. Davison and Kellish join scholars Jennifer Alderman, Ashley Bryant, JoAn Stanek, and Elizabeth Walters who have participated in leadership development and mentorship through the generous support from Anne Belcher, MN, PhD, (BSN ’67), ANEF, FAAN. The Anne Belcher Interprofessional Faculty Scholars Program for Nursing was created to provide opportunities for selected faculty in the UNC School of Nursing to shape the world of interprofessional education (IPE) and to create the scholarly work others will look to as evidence for the power of IPE in the future.

During the two-year program, Scholars will participate in a targeted educational leadership program to develop, implement and evaluate an interprofessional scholarly product, as well as disseminate this work through presentations and publications. Meg Zomorodi, Assistant Provost of the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP) will connect the scholars to mentors who will help them advance their projects.

Dr. Davison has built a strong foundation of interprofessional education and practice. As the Director of the SON Mobile Van, Dr. Davison plans to expand this work to develop an IPE opportunity for students in the health disciplines to offer screenings and services to those in greatest need. Dr. Davison will also focus her efforts on dissemination of her work through publications and national conferences. “I feel very honored to be selected to the Anne Belcher Interprofessional Faculty Scholars Program, and can’t wait to begin this journey.”

Dr. Kellish has witnessed the power of teams that operate effectively, ultimately contributing to maximize the care of a patient. Dr. Kellish has a strong background in simulation training and plans to expand her work to focus on debriefing models to engage both students and current practitioners. “It is truly a gift that I can bridge academia and clinical practice in my current faculty role. Our academic work must be able to effect change in the clinical setting. Interprofessional education is vital to improving clinical outcomes and I am grateful for this chance to grow through the support of the Anne Belcher Interprofessional Faculty Scholars Program.”

Dr. Belcher applauds faculty scholars for their dedication to patients and their families. “Public health benefits greatly from working together on research, scholarship and service,” she explained.

Many thanks to Anne Belcher making this opportunity possible, and congratulations again to Drs. Davison and Kellish!