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IPEC’s Faculty Development Institutes are signature, multi-day programs open to both IPEC member schools and non-members. These immersive experiences bring together interprofessional faculty teams and partners from across the health professions to develop comprehensive implementation plans to advance interprofessional education for collaborative practice (IPECP) within their institutions and communities.

Since 2012, the Institute program has welcomed over 2,000 participants from all 50 states and beyond, reflecting its global relevance and growing impact.

Each Institute centers on applied, competency-based learning grounded in the IPEC Core Competencies and features interactive sessions, facilitated team-based work, and cross-professional collaboration. The program is designed to support the refinement and strengthening of implementation plans for use in local contexts.

Target Audience

  • Educators, practitioners, leaders, and learners engaged in IPE implementation
  • Interprofessional faculty teams and collaborative academic/practice partners advancing IPE
  • Institutional leaders overseeing curriculum, policy, and campus-wide IPE integration

Team Composition (Optional)

Team registration is not required—individual participants are welcome.

However, interprofessional teams are strongly encouraged and may include:

  • Two members representing different health professions, including at least one from the nineteen IPEC professions
  • One member with experience in IPECP, collaborative practice, or interprofessional relationship development
  • One member responsible for curriculum planning or academic program oversight
  • One community health partner*

*If applicable, institutions are strongly encouraged to include a representative from affiliated clinical or community-based organizations (e.g., VA, academic medical center, health department, or community agency).

Format

The Institute combines synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences designed to support applied, team-based learning.

Participants will:

  • Engage with national leaders to build core IPECP knowledge and skills
  • Co-design, refine, and assess interprofessional initiatives
  • Share work through virtual poster sessions and peer exchange
  • Complete pre-work readings and modules to prepare for live sessions
  • Contribute to ongoing evaluation and continuous quality improvement

Outcomes

Participants leave the Institute with a clear, actionable roadmap for advancing interprofessional collaboration at their home institutions, supported by a growing and sustained global community of practice.