The Collaborative Education Institute (CEI) is a partnership of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the Iowa Pharmacy Association. The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy brings strong research and educational capabilities, resources and nationally renowned pharmacy and health science faculty. Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences contributes a strong national presence in entrepreneurial leadership and preceptor development, resources and renowned clinicians and faculty. The Iowa Pharmacy Association is housed with a premiere state, membership-based organization that has successfully spearheaded continuing education endeavors and practice change initiatives, and quality improvement programs, both in-state and nationally.

CEI is committed to the concept of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for pharmacy professionals and educators. CPD is a self-directed, ongoing, systematic and outcomes focused approach to learning and professional development. Pharmacists and health care professionals who adopt a CPD philosophy reflect on their practice through assessing and identifying professional learning needs and opportunities; develop and implement a personal learning plan; and evaluate their own learning outcomes.

CEI is a resource for continuing pharmacy education (CPE) activities and tools to assist you in adopting CPD, optimizing your learning outcomes, and enhancing your pharmacy practice and career.