IPE Scholars Medal

We have updated the Handbook for 2025-2026 on the website for the incoming first-year Scholars, but all second-year Scholars will follow the 2024-2025 Handbook still. 


2025-2026 Scholars Handbook

 

Become an Interprofessional Scholar

As an IPE Scholar you will:

  • Participate in IPE teams and leadership.
  • Attend two (2) meeting per semester.
  • Volunteer for Disaster Day.
  • Complete four (4) of six (6) core curriculum courses (may include Disaster Day).
  • Work in teams with other scholars on an Immersion Project.
  • Be a leader in your field with your IPE experience.
  • At completion, you will be recognized at your commencement ceremony as an IPE Scholar and be awarded a coveted medal.
  • Have an advantage in the market place compared to other health professional job applicants by claiming your IPE experience on your resume or CV.

IPE Scholars Meetings

IPE Scholars meetings will take place during the week of IPE Core Curriculum activities on Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00, HEC 3.200/3.201.  Dates for the 2025-26 school year are as follows: 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
No meetings will be held in the summer due to summer break and fieldwork.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

 

Register Here

  Applications are due on August 31, 2025.

Applicants will be emailed of the Office of IPEP's decision 1-2 days after the deadline. 

Accepted IPEP Scholars will meet on 9/10/25 from 12 to 1 pm, HEC 3rd floor. 


Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice  |  UTMB Health Education Center | 301 11th St, Galveston, TX 77555-1760 | Phone: (409) 266-0004