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Advancing Excellence in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
An institutional hub for quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) at Baylor College of Medicine, supporting education, training, professional development, and scholarly engagement.
The Institute for Continuing Professional Development in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (I-QIPS) provides College-wide education and training, fostsers engagement in applied QI/PS activities, and supports the development and recognition of educators and scholars committed to improving patient care.
In alignment with institutional clinical and educational priorities, the I-QIPS promotes collaboration, professional development, and scholarship across the educational continuum.
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Maintenance of Certification at BCM
Earn Credit for QI Work You're Already Doing
CONTINUING CERTIFICATION
Improving Health & Health Care (IHHC) Credit - Formerly: MOC Part 4
Credit Request Submissions | Deadline: 15th of Each Month (unless otherwise indicated)
Several pathways are available through the BCM MOC Program for eligible physicians and physician assistants to earn Continuing Certification - Improving Health and Health Care (IHHC) credit (formerly: MOC Part 4) or NCCPA Category 1 PI-CME credit, respectively, for qualified quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) initiatives.
I-QIPS News & Announcements
Awards & Scholarship
- SCHOLAR AWARD
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Scholar Award
Congratulations to the 2026 QIPS Scholar Award recipients on their outstanding achievement.
The awardees were recognized during the Awards Presentation at the BCM 12th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference on May 14, 2026.
Congratulations to the 2026 QIPS Scholar Award recipients on their outstanding achievement.
The awardees were recognized during the Awards Presentation at the BCM 12th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference on May 14, 2026.
Conferences
- QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE
BCM 12th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference
"High-Value Care: Patient Experience and Provider Experience"
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's conference on May 14, 2026. We appreciate your participaton and contributions, which helped make the event a success.
Request Credit | Deadline: June 30, 2026
Eligible poster authors and project team members seeking to request IHHC / MOC Part 4 credit for qualifying posters presented at the conference should do so by the noted deadline.
"High-Value Care: Patient Experience and Provider Experience"
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's conference on May 14, 2026. We appreciate your participaton and contributions, which helped make the event a success.
Request Credit | Deadline: June 30, 2026
Eligible poster authors and project team members seeking to request IHHC / MOC Part 4 credit for qualifying posters presented at the conference should do so by the noted deadline.
QI Training
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
- CERTIFICATE OF ADDED QUALIFICATION
Certificate of Added Qualification in Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety (CAQHI) Program
Call for Applications | Deadline: June 14, 2026
The I-QIPS is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 (Group: CAQHI-6) cohort of the CAQHI Program.
This certificate program is comprised of two QI training courses (six sessions per course) and a healthcare improvement capstone project, with personalized QI coaching provided. CME and MOC credit available. The first course starts on September 8, 2026.
Eligible applicants include healthcare professionals (faculty, fellows/advanced trainees, and staff) at BCM and its affiliated institutions, as well as at non-BCM institutions in the Texas Medical Center and the University of Houston. QI Project Teams are welcome to participate; however, each interested team member must submit a separate application.
Registration fee applies; no charge for BCM/affiliated employees.
The I-QIPS is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 (Group: CAQHI-6) cohort of the CAQHI Program.
This certificate program is comprised of two QI training courses (six sessions per course) and a healthcare improvement capstone project, with personalized QI coaching provided. CME and MOC credit available. The first course starts on September 8, 2026.
Eligible applicants include healthcare professionals (faculty, fellows/advanced trainees, and staff) at BCM and its affiliated institutions, as well as at non-BCM institutions in the Texas Medical Center and the University of Houston. QI Project Teams are welcome to participate; however, each interested team member must submit a separate application.
Registration fee applies; no charge for BCM/affiliated employees.
Faculty Development
- AY 2026-2027 SESSIONS
New QI Coach Training & Orientation Session
Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This virtual session is open to new I-QIPS QI coaches, as well as current coaches and session facilitators.
All new coaches (AY2026-2027)* must attend the session prior to serving as a QI coach or mentor in any I-QIPS training course. Additionally, current coaches/session facilitators are encouraged to attend as a refresher.
Attendance at the session counts as one of two required I-QIPS Faculty Development sessions for QI coaches for AY 2026-2027.
*Note: QI Coach Applications (AY 2026-2027) currently open.
This virtual session is open to new I-QIPS QI coaches, as well as current coaches and session facilitators.
All new coaches (AY2026-2027)* must attend the session prior to serving as a QI coach or mentor in any I-QIPS training course. Additionally, current coaches/session facilitators are encouraged to attend as a refresher.
Attendance at the session counts as one of two required I-QIPS Faculty Development sessions for QI coaches for AY 2026-2027.
*Note: QI Coach Applications (AY 2026-2027) currently open.
Faculty Engagement
- I-QIPS QI COACHES
Dedicated to training faculty, supporting innovation, and promoting scholarship in quality improvement and patient safety, the I-QIPS seeks qualified candidates to serve as QI Coaches for faculty, trainees, and project teams engaged in quality improvement activities across the College and affiliated institutions.
Student Engagement
- I-QIPS STUDENT AMBASSADORS