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Initiative for Innovation in Pediatric Education (IIPE)
New Initiative to be Part of FOPO – Initiative for Innovation in Pediatric Education
The Initiative for Innovation in Pediatric Education (IIPE) is the entity that will implement the recommendations of the Residency Review and Redesign Project in Pediatrics convened by the American Board of Pediatrics Foundation (ABPF) on behalf of the pediatric community at large. The IIPE is similarly an effort undertaken on behalf of the entire pediatric community. It has been agreed that the Federation of Pediatric Organizations (FOPO) will serve as the administrative home for this Initiative. This model provides credibility for the IIPE as representing the broad interests of the pediatrics community, leverage in seeking external funding and a means for it to function independently within FOPO while reporting its activity to the Board of Directors on a periodic basis.
IIPE will have a direct reporting relationship to the FOPO Board of Directors. An Oversight Committee will manage all aspects of the IIPE as described in a Charter. This committee will appoint a Review Committee to evaluate proposals for consideration and will report to the Executive Committee. A Project Support Group will provide consultation and data management in concert with experts in managing learning collaboratives.
A job search is underway for a Director of the IIPE. This position is ideal for an individual with experience and commitment to graduate medical education, creativity, and proven leadership ability. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Theodore C. Sectish, M.D. by email (theodore.sectish@childrens.harvard.edu) by March 31, 2009. The Search Committee will select among the candidates and conduct interviews of the finalists during the meetings of APPD and PAS from April 29, 2009 to May 5, 2009.
