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Advancing Excellence in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

An institutional hub and resource for quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) at Baylor College of Medicine, supporting training, professional development, applied engagement, and recognition.

The Institute for Continuing Professional Development in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (I-QIPS) provides College-wide education and training, facilitates engagement in applied QI/PS roles, and recognizes contributions that advance patient care. It fosters collaboration, professional development, and scholarship across the educational continuum, aligned with institutional clinical and educational priorities.

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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) - 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

  • QIPS SCHOLAR AWARD

Join us in congratulating the 2026 QIPS Scholar Award recipients on their outstanding achievement.

Awardees will be recognized during the Awards Presentation at the BCM 12th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference.

Awards Presentation
QIPS Scholar Award – 2026 Recipients

Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM

Cullen Auditorium
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX 77030

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Conferences

  • QUALITY & SAFETY CONFERENCE

BCM 12th Annual Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference
"High-Value Care: Patient Experience and Provider Experience"

Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 3:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Cullen Auditorium and Rayzor Lounge
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX 77030

Conference Pre-Registration Deadline: May 11
There is no cost to attend the conference. However, registration is required (pre-registration preferred; onsite registration also available).

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QI Training

  • QI CERTIFICATE OF ADDED QUALIFICATION

Call for Applications | Deadline: June 14, 2026

The I-QIPS is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 (Group: CAQHI-6) cohort of the Certificate of Added Qualification in Healthcare Improvement (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.

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Faculty Development

  • NEW QI COACH TRAINING & ORIENTATION SESSION

Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

This virtual session is open to new and current I-QIPS QI Coaches only.

All new coaches (AY2026-2027)* are required to attend the session before participating in any I-QIPS training course in a coaching or mentoring role. Current coaches are invited to attend the session 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

Call for QI Coaches | Deadline: May 17, 2026

The I-QIPS is accepting QI Coach Applications for AY 2026-2027.

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.

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Student Engagement

  • I-QIPS STUDENT AMBASSADORS

The I-QIPS is pleased to welcome this year's 2026 I-QIPS Student Ambassadors: Linda Liu (Houston Campus) and Tarik Alkhateeb (Temple Campus).

Each year, the I-QIPS selects two qualified BCM first-year medical students (MS1) to serve as I-QIPS Student Ambassadors. In this role, the students work closely with the I-QIPS Executive Team for an approximately nine-month term (Jan 1 - Oct 31).