IPE Community-Based Fellowship Opportunities
What Is an IPE Community-Based Fellowship?
IPE Community-Based Fellowships are structured, experiential learning opportunities hosted at community and clinical organizations partnering with Iona University. These fellowships allow you to put classroom learning into action while developing essential skills for collaborative practice.
Students completing their IPE learning modules bring both discipline-specific expertise and a shared foundation in the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Core Competencies. These competencies have been established by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative:
- Values & Ethics
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Interprofessional Communication
- Teams & Team-Based Care
Students will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, guided by a trained faculty facilitator or community-based facilitator, to explore what effective collaboration looks like in practice.
Why Participate in an IPE Fellowship?
Employers across healthcare, education, and community settings consistently seek graduates who can collaborate effectively across professions. IPE Community-Based Fellowships help you build those skills during your training to become a professional.
By participating, you will:
- Gain real-world experience working on interdisciplinary teams
- Apply IPE concepts and coursework in authentic settings
- Strengthen communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Learn how different professions contribute to shared outcomes
- Enhance your resume with experiential, collaborative learning
Students who complete an IPE fellowship graduate with a deeper understanding of interprofessional practice—and a competitive edge for future careers.
How Are Fellowships Structured?
- Length: 4–10 weeks during the academic semester
- Time Commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours per week
- Format: In-person, virtual, or hybrid (depending on the fellowship site)
Interdisciplinary teams work under the guidance of a trained faculty member or community-based site facilitator. Facilitators coordinate meeting times, project expectations, assignments, and deadlines.
Important: Each fellowship has unique requirements. Students should carefully review fellowship descriptions to confirm eligibility, scheduling availability, and modality (in-person or virtual).
Who Is Involved?
Each fellowship includes:
- Students from Iona University IPE participating programs
- A trained IPE faculty facilitator or community-based site facilitator
Iona University has more than 30 faculty members trained and certified through the Texas IPE Consortium to facilitate interprofessional learning. Facilitators actively guide teams to collaborate, problem-solve, and engage—not observe—throughout the fellowship experience.
Eligibility & Participation Guidelines
- Students must complete introductory IPE learning modules (typically in the first year of their program) before applying
- To ensure access for all students, participation is limited to two fellowship experiences per student
- Students may not participate in the same fellowship for a second semester unless explicitly stated
- All students are expected to uphold the IPEC Core Competencies and demonstrate professional conduct throughout the experience
Fall 2026 Opportunities
Applications for fall 2026 will open on August 24, 2026, and will remain open until September 20, 2026.
Length: 6 weeks
Hours/Week: Approximately 2 hours a week (12 -14 hours)
Location/Type: Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home, Dobbs Ferry, NY. The experience is a combination of in-person and virtual (1 in-person session and 6 virtual)
Dates: Fall semester dates for the virtual meetings will be on Mondays, (time TBD) on the following dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9. Please note that the start date may be delayed by a week or two. The fellowship will run without interruption for 6 weeks once started except for Iona University official holidays.
- 1 in-person visit to Cabrini of Westchester Nursing home to attend/shadow a Team Care Meeting. These meetings are held on Tuesday and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
- Virtual meeting dates and times will be held on Monday evenings, time TBD.
- Qualified students must be able to attend 1 in-person Care Team Meeting and all evening, virtual meetings.
Participating students will learn how a multidisciplinary healthcare team discusses the care/outcomes of patients and residents. Student fellows will attend at least one meeting at the Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home. They will learn from professional providers and take notes on their discussion. The student fellow will relay this experience and discuss how information was shared among the healthcare providers at weekly virtual meetings with other fellows and the facilitator. A different student will attend in person each week.
This fellowship is open to students in all disciplines who have completed the IPE FOUNDATIONS WORKSHOP I (fall semester) and must complete the following requirements during the fellowship:
- Attendance at a one-hour virtual orientation session (date and time TBD by the students and facilitator)
- On-site attendance at a Team Care Meeting at the Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY. These meetings are held Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m.
- Weekly virtual meetings with the fellowship/facilitator team (Monday evening, time TBD.)
- Completion of pre/post fellowship surveys and paperwork
Students must be able to commit to full participation in all the above areas to be considered for this fellowship.
Students who complete the 6-week fellowship will have successfully completed the experiential requirement for the Micro-credential in IPE Competencies.
Applications for fall 2026 will open on August 24, 2026, and will remain open until September 20, 2026.
Length: 6 weeks
Hours/Week: 2 - 2/12 hours (total of 12+ hours)
Location/Type: Calvary Hospital 1740 Eastchester Rd. Bronx, NY; The experience is a combination of in-person and virtual (1 in-person session and 6 virtual)
Dates:
- Virtual meetings will be held on Tuesdays from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Qualified students must be available to attend all virtual meetings. Virtual Meetings will be held on 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10. Please note that the start date may be delayed by a week or two. The fellowship will run for 6 weeks once started without interruption except for Iona University official holidays.
- Calvary Hospital interdisciplinary team meetings are held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:15 or 11 a.m. Eligible students must be able to attend at least one in-person Interdisciplinary Team Meeting.
Calvary Hospital is an acute care facility devoted to the compassioned and respectful treatment of terminally ill patients. Students participating in this fellowship will observe interdisciplinary team meetings from the hospital setting. Death and dying as well as end-of-life topics are discussed. Students applying for this fellowship should be aware and prepared for the sensitive nature of these meetings.
Participating students will learn how a multidisciplinary healthcare team discusses the care/outcomes of patients and residents. Student fellows will attend at least one rounding session at Calvary Hospital. They will learn from professional providers and take notes on their discussion. The student fellow will relay this experience and discuss how information was shared among the healthcare providers at weekly virtual meetings with other fellows and the facilitator. A different student will attend in person each week.
This fellowship is open to students in all disciplines except School Psychology who have completed the IPE FOUNDATION WORKSHOP I (fall semester) and must complete the following requirements during the fellowship:
- On-site attendance at an interdisciplinary team meeting (IDT) at the Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY. Meetings are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Students must be able to attend one of these meetings. Parking is available.
- Weekly virtual meetings with the fellowship/facilitator team. Times and dates as listed above.
- Completion of pre/post fellowship surveys and paperwork
Students who complete the 6-week fellowship will have successfully completed the experiential requirement for the Micro-credential in IPE Competencies.
Applications for fall 2026 will open on August 24, 2026, and will remain open until September 20, 2026.
Over the course of the fellowship, my understanding of the four core competencies, has deepened significantly. I’ve learned how shared values and respect for each profession build trust within the team. I now better understand the distinct roles and expertise each discipline brings to patient care. My communication skills have improved, especially in coordinating care and resolving conflicts collaboratively. Overall, I’ve come to see teamwork not just as working together, but as intentionally integrating our strengths to achieve the best outcomes for patients.