Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association (IPMA)

Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association (IPMA) is a trusted source that works in the space of medical education, with a particular focus on physician leadership, accreditation, and quality improvement. Our mission as a physician-led 501(c)(3) organization is to - advance lifelong learning to improve patients' health and the value of healthcare. By remaining mission focused, IPMA has supported physicians, clinicians, and healthcare professionals on their learning journey to provide patient centered care. Our mission guides us to equip physicians and their team for the challenges they face in today’s healthcare environment. Along the century-long journey, IPMA has become expert in understanding how physicians best learn and apply new information. We have worked around the globe and in the individual physician’s office to provide education, quality improvement resources, certification, and training. IPMA has excelled at managing the following steps in the educational process:

• In-depth, comprehensive needs assessment to identify educational gaps
• Educational methodology designed around proven adult learning principles
• Innovative learning formats such as interactive web-based education, smartphone applications, self-assessment tools, point-of care learning, and quality improvement
• Evidence-based clinical content that addresses the identified needs of health care professionals
• High-level outcomes assessment to measure educational impact
• Portfolio Sponsor which enables us to help with MOC QI certification