The Collaborative Education Institute (CEI) is a collaboration between 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 disease state management, 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, 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 this philosophy will:

• Reflect on their practice, assessing and identifying professional learning needs and opportunities
• Develop and implement a personal learning plan
• Evaluate learning outcomes

The launch of this web site is the first step in establishing CEI's ability to foster this learning process. Ultimately, this site will contain a variety of tools to assist you in the CPD steps outlined above so that you can optimize learning outcomes and truly enhance your pharmacy practice.