Abstract
Dear Editor,
I thank the author of the letter for the insightful comments. In my editorial titled ‘Importance of assessment to drive interprofessional learning’, I described the benefits and challenges of interprofessional assessment (IPA) in the complex healthcare system in the academic and clinical realm. We both agree that there is a need to create and implement interprofessional education (IPE) programmes in a holistic multi-faceted manner for IPA. The author of the letter also mentioned that ‘it is possible for IPE programmes to be informal, less academic and more workplace-centred, therefore, potentially removing perceived hierarchical barriers and facilitate a more collegial, authentic and context-relevant learning experience’. I fully agree with these comments. I am appreciative of the author for adding to the discussion on IPE learning and assessment and hope that this will stimulate more discussion, exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge on IPE and assessment.