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Contact UsUpcoming Publication
We are very pleased to announce the upcoming publication of Talking with Patients and Families about Medical Error. The book is authored by IPEP Executive Director Robert Truog, MD and IPEP Senior Scholar David Browning, MSW, with co-authors Judy Johnson, JD, and Thomas Gallagher, MD, and includes a forward written by Lucian Leape, MD. Scheduled for publication by Johns Hopkins University Press in December 2010, the book is a guide to innovative education and thoughtful clinical practice informed by five guiding values: transparency, respect, accountability, continuity and kindness (TRACK). To read more or to order an advance copy, click here.
IPEP Receives Medical Education Award
At its spring retreat on Friday, May 14, 2010, The Academy at Children's Hospital Boston honored IPEP with the Medical Educator Award for Innovative Scholarship in Medical Education. The award recognizes an outstanding medical education program run by members of The Academy at CHB. IPEP’s Director, Elaine Meyer, Senior Scholar, David Browning, Director of Academic Programs, Elizabeth Rider, and Executive Director, Robert Truog, were all honored with this award. While David and Robert could not attend the retreat on May 14, Elaine and Elizabeth were present to accept the award on behalf of IPEP (as pictured, Elizabeth on the left and Elaine on the right).
Upcoming Event
On Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 12pm at Children's Hospital Boston, Elaine Meyer, IPEP's Director, and David Browning, IPEP's Senior Scholar, will facilitate PERCS Rounds: Navigating the Challenges of Everyday Practice. PERCS Rounds is a monthly forum for interdisciplinary discussion and learning about challenging questions that arise in everyday professional practice. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please contact us.
Our Location
The IPEP office and conference space is located at
Children’s Hospital Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts.
