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they could benefit from IPE programming. Refer to current changes taking place at the insti- tution (e.g., curriculum revisions, staffing changes) and who is affected. Describe how those changes affect the institution’s capacity to implement IPE and suggest the ideal time for implementation. Point out that your program is a collaborative effort involving multiple, if not all, academic departments to emphasize that many students will benefit from the program. Describe how IPE programming will positively enhance the visibility and reputation of your institution, including to prospective students.
Gaining the approval of senior leaders will be integral to the success of your IPE program and enable it to be an established part of your institution. Once IPE programming is underway, schedule regular update briefings for senior leaders.
Will your institution provide sufficient resources to support IPE program development and coordination?
Whether you are trying to implement a single extracurricular event or a comprehensive curricular program, you will need resources, faculty support, and student time. For long-term success, it is important to assess the willingness of your institution to support culture change and the willingness of institution leaders to allocate resources to the initiative. Administrative recognition of the value of IPE is essential for sustainability because coordinating IPE programs can be labor-intensive for faculty champions who must also meet other responsi- bilities. Faculty efforts are needed in the preparatory work, activity facilitation, and grading or evaluation.
Senior leaders will need to understand the program requirements, such as facilitator training and regular meetings among the coordinators. If you are seeking assistance in recruiting personnel, be specific about what you are looking for. You can also seek external funding; however, this will most likely be more viable once the IPE program has begun and you can demonstrate its impact. There are public and private grant agencies that welcome applica- tions for interprofessional education, practice, and research efforts.16 More resources can increase faculty engagement and institutional support.
Building Your IPE Team
Have you assembled a working group of adequate size with faculty representation from all professions that you intend to include in programming?
Working groups should include faculty who have influence on their departments’ curricula and student schedules in order to accommodate IPE activities. They will need to promote and champion IPE and CP in their own departments to enact larger culture and behavior changes. You can seek support from senior leaders in referring you to talented individuals who are advocates of teamwork and who have flexibility in their schedules. Leaders may be aware of programs or individuals at your institution with similar interests or who may already be implementing an interprofessional program with whom you could partner.
Have you identified a sufficient number of faculty and clinicians who are adept in IPE competencies to serve as instructors for your activities?
As for faculty facilitators, they will need to be familiar with IPE competencies (teamwork, values/ethics, roles/responsibilities, and communication), have respect for other professions,
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