Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Curriculum

Quality Improvement & Patient Safety (QIPS) Experience

Quality Improvement (QI) and Patient Safety (PS) are woven into every stage of our residency. We train physicians to deliver care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable, reflecting the Institute of Medicine’s six aims for healthcare.

Curriculum Highlights

Leadership & Mentorship: The curriculum is directed by our QI Curriculum Director and supported by dedicated Chief Residents for Quality and Patient Safety (CRQSs), who mentor and guide teams year-round.

Longitudinal Training: The QIPS curriculum spans all three years, balancing inpatient and ambulatory care.

Learning Methods: Structured didactics, team-based workshops, and mentored projects build practical skills.

Hands-On Projects: Each resident team designs and leads a project based on real clinical challenges.

Interprofessional Collaboration: Residents work alongside nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to design and implement meaningful change.

Hospital Leadership Partnership: Residents collaborate with hospital quality leaders, gaining insight into system-level decision-making and contributing to institutional priorities.

Annual QI & PS Forum: Residents present their work at our program’s signature event, with many projects advancing to regional and national conferences.

Our Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Team

Resident Projects