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Transforming Teamwork

At the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (CIPE), we align and integrate health professions education with collaborative practice to prepare University of Michigan students for the future.
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Education

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Practice

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Practice
Feature News

Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Awards for IPE Innovation and Excellence

CIPE has announced the recipients of the 2026 Awards for IPE Innovation and Excellence. Michele Bird, DPT, received the Innovation Award for developing the Mobility Team Program, while Michelle Pardee, DNP, FNP-BC, received the Excellence Award for her longstanding leadership in advancing interprofessional education across the University of Michigan and beyond.

May 4, 2026
Feature Spotlight

Team-Based Care in Action at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Step inside the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System to see how intentional, interprofessional teamwork is transforming the veteran care experience. Through the voices of clinicians, staff, and patients, explore how coordinated, team-based care shapes a more connected and responsive model of healthcare.

February 18, 2026

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