Course Outline
Call for Participants in the 13th Gunma University IPE Training Course (Flyer)
In order to provide practical information and a model for developing an IPE program, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training on Interprofessional Education at Gunma University will offer the 13th IPE Training Course. The training course will be held face to face with advance viewing of some pre-recorded lectures.
In this training course, participants will (1) capture the current state and the future issues of IPE, (2) learn the basic principles of the development of IPE programs, (3) discuss a model of IPE curricula at a university, and (4) explore the possibilities of research collaboration.
Objectives
By attending this program, participants will be able to
●Improve their understanding of IPE’s current situation and challenges in the region.
●Deepen their knowledge about various IPE programs conducted at universities.
●Increase educational capacity to implement or upgrade IPE curricula in their institutions.
●Obtain practical knowledge on methodologies to gather evidence for IPE programs.
Participants
This training course will be most beneficial for faculty members who have a strong interest in introducing new IPE curricula to their educational institutions.
Maximum Capacity: 30 participants
Expected Role of Participants for Collaboration
By giving the training course, we aim not only to disseminate information to introduce IPE programs but also to build long-term partnership with the institutions that participants represent for future research collaboration. Implementation of a new program requires a time-consuming process of needs analysis, course preparation, administration, and evaluation. We are ready to work with prospective participants and support them continuously for their implementation and improvement of IPE programs. The experiences of individual institutions which we share through our continued partnership and support during the implementing and improving process can be a great asset. We believe accumulation of such information is essential not only for research but also for making current IPE programs sustainable and even better. For this reason, participants are requested to play a central role to implement IPE programs upon return.
Dates and Hours
August 18th – August 21st, 2026
Program Overview (tentative)
| Tuesday, August 18th： | Orientation, and Site visit |
| Wednesday, August 19th: | Lectures and presentation |
| Thursday, August 20th: | Lectures, workshop, and networking |
| Friday, August 21st: | Presentation |
Tentative topics of the lectures, workshop and discussions will cover overview of IPE, current state and the future issues of IPE, simulated interprofessional training based on case scenarios, introduction of activities of member universities of Japan Interprofessional Working and Educational Network (JIPWEN), and evaluation methods for outcome of IPE. Participants will present the current situation and challenges for introducing/improving IPE in their countries/institutions on the first day and their plans to introduce/improve IPE programs on the final day.
Site Visit
On Tuesday, August 18th, a site visit is scheduled to provide participants with a better understanding of healthcare facilities in Japan.
Venue
Gunma University Showa Campus
3-39-22 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma.
(Access: https://www.med.gunma-u.ac.jp/en/access)
Fees
The program fee is 20,000 yen per person. Please pay the fee in cash at the registration desk on Aug 18th. We accept Japanese yen bills only, and the payment by credit card is not available. Participants also pay for their transportation, meals and accommodation. We cannot provide participants with travel grants to attend the training course.
Accommodation
We recommend the hotels listed below. They are located close to the bus stops for the bus from the airport and to Gunma University. Participants should book the hotel by themselves.
Toyoko Inn Maebashi Ekimae
Comfort Hotel Maebashi
Bell’s Inn Maebashi
Dormy Inn Maebashi
Visa Application
Citizens of countries without visa-exempt agreements with Japan must get a visa to visit Japan. The application process will take time, so please check with the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate for the latest information and start your visa application by June at the latest.
Application and Notification of Participants
Registration will be handled online. Participants will be notified of the status of their registration by email within one week of registration.
Application Deadline
April 30th, 2026>Registration
