Table 2. Key Activities Prior to Proposal Submission.

Obtained commitment from deans and key faculty from each school in support of the IPE initiative.
Developed clear aims for the project including a framework for curricular development, student objectives/core competencies and learning activities.
Conducted an assessment survey of current students to justify the perceived need among students for IPE experiences.
Designed a detailed formative and summative evaluation plan.
Identified content experts to serve as consultants during curriculum development.