“I thought the experience was wonderful for many reasons. It was broad in scope, and it had
great depth. As important as the information that was shared, which was invaluable, I think the
breadth and depth of the group who was represented here, with 15 different healthcare
professions, a multiplicity of deans, as well as other healthcare administrators, led to a very
robust and rich dialogue over the last three days. As I look at the way the program was
designed, at the way that it flowed, it made great sense—no matter how much experience
someone may have had with interprofessional education or interprofessional collaborative care,
there was something everybody could latch onto, and then with the robust discussion, the rich
discussion that took place at the tables, it got even more significantly robust as time went on
because of the familiarity that developed. I think it added greatly to this inaugural program.”

“I think the program was excellent. There were many excellent sessions. They were very stimulating. They kept us moving, very thought provoking. I thought the program overall was well designed, and as I said very thought provoking. For the inaugural program, it was well put together. You could see the passion in the instructors, who were very well versed in the topics that they talked about. I’m really pleased to be a part of this, and as a social worker, I really got a great sense of how interprofessional education can be very instrumental in terms of social workers working in healthcare settings. I think this is the wave of the future, and this program will gain traction in the future. I’m just glad to be a part of it.”

“The ability to learn, from, with and about my colleagues as well as the networking was invaluable. There were many amazing opportunities to apply the leadership assessments and to define strategies for how to take a program and create sustainable change.”

“The topics, lecture, and activities were very helpful. Being placed into peer groups and the
ability to bond I believe will be the longest-term benefit. My group provided great insight!”

“The IPEC ILDP was three engaging days worth three years of IPE program development. Great presentations, great participants, and great experience. IPE starts with collaboration!”

“I found this eye-opening, inspirational, and invaluable. Thank you to AAL for a great program.
The feedback and support of my assigned peer group was fantastic, and I hope to stay in touch
with them and continue to give and receive support, advice, and encouragement as we pursue
excellence in IPE.”

“I found the program to be very helpful for a couple of reasons. It focused our attention on
fundamental leadership skills, but in the context of interprofessional education. It is relatively
easier to find leadership development opportunities where we learn fundamental skills, but the
application to a specific content area is what has been missing, so I believe the AAL course
addresses that missed opportunity of application. Another thing that I found really helpful is the
mix of leadership and the mix of organizations that were present, and to learn from our peers,
and to benefit both from their successes and failures, is an exceptional opportunity to help us
move IPE to the next level, whatever that may be.”

“My terminal degree specialized in executive leadership, but as a life long learner and proponent of continuous quality improvement, I was looking for a program that would help me re-assess myself later in my career. The ILDP did just that. I’m very satisfied with the tools, speakers, and exercises provided. I head back to my Institution with a renewed sense of purpose and some really great ideas to propel IPE on campus and in the community.”

"Even though the conference was coached in IPE, the skills and methods presented help new
deans in many ways. The peer group coaching was very helpful and I was amazed at the level
of trust that develops in a short two days helps to utilize this tool.”