Who We Are

The International Paediatric Academic Leadership Association (IPALA) is an esteemed organisation dedicated to the advancement of paediatrics and child health globally. Founded by a consortium of paediatric leaders, our association exists to cultivate international collaboration in paediatric healthcare, education, and research.

The 2026 IPALA executive are:

1. Kevin Forsyth (President)
2. Robert (Bob) Armstrong (Secretary)
3. Matt O'Meara (Interim Treasurer)
4. Amy Gray
5. Camilla Kingdon
6. Richard McGee
7. Angela Migowa
8. Alicia Mitchell
9. Peter Morris
10. Tanya Ruder
11. Haroon Saloojee
12. Bruder Stapelton

Our Mission

Our mission is to harness the energy and commitment of paediatric leaders to foster international collaboration. We aim to elevate the standards of education, research, and clinical practice in paediatrics and child health, leveraging the global expertise of leaders in the field.

Our Vision

We envision a world where children's health is a global priority, underpinned by the highest standards of academic and clinical excellence. Through IPALA's initiatives, we strive to be the catalyst that empowers healthcare professionals to bring about transformative changes in paediatric and child health practices worldwide.

Our Values

• Excellence: In all areas of paediatric healthcare, from education to research to clinical practice.
• Collaboration: Fostering connections among paediatric departments, professional societies, and international organisations.
• Leadership: Developing the next generation of leaders in paediatric healthcare.
• Innovation: Promoting research and practices that pave the way for advancements in paediatric care.
• Integrity: Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our endeavours.

What We Do

• Act as a Senior Integrating Organisation: We optimise communication and collaboration between medical school paediatric departments and professional child health societies and organisations.
• Educational Support: Providing a wide array of educational resources and opportunities to our network.
• Leadership Academy: Our leadership academy focuses on honing the leadership skills among child health professionals.

Join IPALA

Become a part of a global network committed to advancing paediatrics and child health. Contact us for more information on how you can contribute to this important mission.

Our Partners

Newsletters

• December 2023 (pdf)
• July 2024 (pdf)

POLICIES

• IPALA Bylaws (docx)
• IPALA Social Media Policy (pdf)
• IPALA Event Participation and Contact Consent Policy (pdf)