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Integrated Diabetes Education Recognition Program

How to Apply

For the September 1-15, 2008 application cycle, the IHS Integrated Diabetes Education Recognition Program is only accepting applications for Level 2 accreditation. The final Level 2 Application Form and Instructions are now available in Word format (8/28/2008). Due to techincal problems, a PDF fill-able form will not be available for the September 1-15, 2008 application cycle. You must submit your application using the August 2008 version of the Word form.

If you are interested in applying for IHS Diabetes Education Program Recognition (Level 2) accreditation for your DSME program, please read the information and instructions on pages 1-5 of the "Level 2 Application Form and Instructions" below very carefully. Per the instructions, you should read or use the other documents listed below as you prepare your application.

• Level 2 Application Form and Instructions (Word – 720 KB)
• Level 2 Application – Additional Sheet for Program Team (Word – 115 KB)
• Level 2 Application – Additional Sheet for Advisory Group (Word – 106 KB)
• Level 2 Application – Additional Sheet for Instructor List (Word – 91 KB)
• Level 2 Application – Additional Sheet for Instructor Profile (Word – 89 KB)
• Letter of Intent Template (Word – 31 KB)
• IDERP 2008 Level 1 (Developmental) Checklist (July 2008) (PDF – 101 KB)

Deadlines

The application steps and deadlines outlined in the Level 2 Application Form and Instructions (Word - 720 KB) are summarized in the table below. Note that applications are accepted twice each year on the dates listed below.

Step	Activity	Deadlines
1	Submit a Letter of Intent and “Level 1 Developmental Checklist”	Must be received by: February 15 (5pm MST) – for the March 1-15 application cycle August 15 (5pm MDT) – for the September 1-15 application cycle
2	Prepare and submit Application and supporting documentation	Must be received by: March 15 (5pm MST) – for the March 1-15 application cycle September 15 (5pm MDT) – for the September 1-15 application cycle
3	Notification of review outcome	Within 12 weeks of application deadline

Please do not submit an application before the first day of the annual application cycle. Materials submitted after the application deadline will not be considered and will be returned to you.

Review Process

Your application will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers appointed by the IHS Division of Diabetes. They will use the Integrated Diabetes Education Recognition Program checklists to evaluate your program.

• IDERP 2008 Level 2 (Educational) Checklist (July 2008) (PDF – 140 KB)