Definition of "multidisciplinary" []

• Of, relating to, or making use of several disciplines at once: a multidisciplinary approach to teaching. (adjective)

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• "In addition, trainees may have opportunities to supervise externs and practicum students and to collaborate in multidisciplinary forums (case-centered consultations and research activities)."
• "In addition to supervised training experiences, fellows may have opportunities to supervise interns, externs and practicum students and to collaborate in multidisciplinary forums (case-centered consultations, research activities)."
• "Response to Dr. Hanafy: Ultimately multidisciplinary is a must - especially for any patient even remotely considering bariatric surgery. 40-60% of these patietns will have DSM IV “grade” psychiatric disorders that can prove important impedements to their success, if not handled appropriately."