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Overview
Overview
MIHPE provides evidence-based curriculum review, assessment strategy development, and learning objective alignment for health professions education programs. Services are designed to support institutional compliance, improve instructional coherence, and strengthen student learning outcomes. Consulting engagements are tailored to program needs and operate within three engagement models: Advisory, Guided, and Collaborative.
Who This Is For
Who This Is For
Healthcare Programs: Nursing, Dentistry, Medicine, and more!
Program directors and curriculum committees
Institutions seeking external review prior to accreditation or programmatic evaluation
Programs revising curricula to align with competency frameworks or workforce needs
What This Includes
What This Includes
Review of course syllabi, learning objectives, and assessment blueprints
Alignment of assessments with stated learning outcomes
Development or revision of formative and summative assessment strategies
Guidance on evidence-based instructional design principles
Creation of assessment documentation for accreditation or institutional review
Consultation on test construction, item analysis, and psychometric improvement
What This Is Not
What This Is Not
Accreditation guarantee or compliance certification
Full curriculum redesign without institutional participation
Replacement of institutional governance or faculty decision-making authority
Generic templated solutions applied without program-specific context
Engagement Model
Engagement Model
Advisory Tier: One-time consultation, document review, or targeted feedback session. No ongoing collaboration.
Guided Tier: Structured consultation over a defined period (e.g., semester or academic year). Includes iterative feedback and documentation support.
Collaborative Tier: Co-creation of curriculum materials, assessment tools, or instructional frameworks. MIHPE staff work alongside faculty and administrators as embedded consultants.
Typical Deliverables
Typical Deliverables
Curriculum alignment reports
Revised learning objective frameworks
Assessment blueprints and item banks
Test construction workshops for faculty
Psychometric analysis summaries
Documentation templates for accreditation evidence
FAQ
FAQ
Q: Does MIHPE write entire courses or curricula from scratch?
A: No. MIHPE reviews, revises, and aligns existing materials. Full course development requires collaborative engagement and institutional ownership.
Q: Can MIHPE guarantee accreditation outcomes?
A: No. MIHPE provides consultation to strengthen compliance readiness. Accreditation decisions rest with the accrediting body.
Q: Do you provide assessment services for individual faculty members?
A: Assessment consulting is institution-facing. Individual faculty seeking teaching evaluation should refer to the Faculty Development & Academic Advancement services.
Q: What is the typical timeline for a curriculum review?
A: Advisory engagements: 2–4 weeks. Guided engagements: one semester. Collaborative engagements: negotiated based on scope.
Q: Is this service available to programs outside California?
A: Yes. Virtual consultation is available. On-site engagement is currently limited to California, with expansion plans.
Contact MIHPE to discuss your program's needs and determine the appropriate engagement model.
Contact MIHPE to discuss your program's needs and determine the appropriate engagement model.
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