5.4 ConstraintsThere were minimal constraints under which this project operated. Resources used to complete the constraints analysis include the project scope (Figure 1) and the risk analysis (Figure 2). Table 8 reflects the two project constraints along with a discussion of how they evolved throughout the duration of the project. 5.5 AssumptionsA detailed summary of the key assumptions upon which the consultancy project, Design Thinking in Health Sciences, will be planned and executed is included in Table 9. The table includes the key assumptions, how they were validated, and their effect on project outcomes.Financial PlanThe majority of the Elon-by-design initiative is being funded through a gift of approximately $1.3M covering capital costs (e.g., construction and equipment), the director’s salary, consultants, internal grants, and pop-ups (Hagigh, 2016).Approximately $200K is available for general programming, of which this project is but one small portion. Specific budget constraints for this project will be constrained by this general programming budget and negotiated with the Director of Design Thinking.For faculty support, an internal Design Thinking Interactions Grant was also awarded by Elon’s Design Thinking Center that is funded through the above-mentioned gift. The grant funds are available to Physical Therapy and/or Physician Assistant faculty, staff, and students to partner with a member of the medical community to aid in creating multi-functional, high impact medical teams that are made up of members with strong leadership abilities and to increase interprofessional educational experiences to make a sustainable impact on the local medical community. The funds allow for up to $300 per sprint, and two grants have been issued to date.6 Quality Assurance PlanThe primary goals and hypothesis of the Design Thinking in Health Sciences project and research are exposing students and community partners to design thinking pedagogy aids ina) Creating multi-functional, high impact medical teamsb) Strengthening the leadership abilities of team membersc) Increasing interprofessional educational experiences to make a sustainable impact on the local medical community