IPALA

International Pediatric Academic Leaders Association

We provide courses, education, and mentoring to help you become a leader in pediatrics

Find it difficult to get an appropriate mentor?

It can be difficult to find the right mentor - someone experienced and knowledgeable. We will help you find a suitable mentor and guide you through our proven academic leadership mentor program.

Do you lack research experience?

Research skills can be hard to learn and your mentors may not have have pediatric expertise. We have a faculty of internationally renowned pediatric research experts who can help you with your research when you need it most.

Do you want to be a global leader in pediatrics?

There are many different skill sets to master. Our leadership academy will help guide you through key areas with an experienced global faculty of established academic pediatric leaders.

Testimonials

Vicky Timmis England

Alicia Mitchell Australia

This course has given me time to develop skills and reflect on what make a great leader in pediatrics.

Alicia Mitchell Australia

The course gave me the tools & skills to excel in a number of areas of leadership including teaching, research and management.

Angela Migowa Kenya

Alicia Mitchell Australia

Angela Migowa Kenya

Yung Seng Lee Singapore

Alicia Mitchell Australia

Angela Migowa Kenya

I use the skills provided by IPALA on a daily basis to guide my trainees and colleagues.

IPALA

Our Mission

The mission of IPALA is to harness the energy and commitment of pediatric leaders to promote international collaboration in pediatrics and child health through fostering excellence in education, research and clinical practice, drawing on the global expertise of leaders in the field.

Main activities

supporting a network of academic pediatricians and those in child health leadership
provision of education supports and information
provision of a leadership academy

We will

Act as a senior integrating organisation optimising communication and collaboration between medical school pediatric departments and professional child health societies and organizations.
Work in close collaboration with the International Pediatric Association supporting the value of academic links to the global specialty societies.
Advance leadership skills among child health professionals.
Promote and support the quality of pediatrics and child health training programmes globally.
Foster excellence in pediatric and child health related research topics.
Promote high quality clinical practice in pediatrics and child health.
Develop cooperative strategies for undergraduate and postgraduate training in child health.
Function collaboratively with appropriate other international child health organisations such as Children's Hospitals Associations, Child Health Research Groups, Learned Colleges

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