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Office of Interdisciplinary Programs

Who We Are

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Office of Interdisciplinary Programs (OIDP) is in the office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & Faculty Development (OVPAAFD).

The OIDP leadership team includes Discipline Coordinating Faculty from the seven OU Health Sciences colleges and the OU Norman Zarrow School of Social Work, the OIDP Assistant Director, and the Vice Provost.

The Interprofessional Educators & Practitioners Association (IEPA), is an affiliated group within OIDP that is an open-invitation volunteer organization involving faculty, staff, and students from across campus in the efforts of advancing interdisciplinary opportunities.

What We Do

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences is committed to the development and expansion of a comprehensive, cohesive, competency and evidence-driven menu of interdisciplinary experiences. Our work includes the advancement of curricular and co-curricular offerings producing distinctive and collaborative graduates.

OU Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Participants

As an academic health center, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences provides a unique opportunity to include students from a variety of disciplines to learn from, with, and about each other.  Our participating colleges include:  


Additional information for our campus participants can be found at: