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Maintenance of Certification at BCM

WANT TO EARN CREDIT FOR QI WORK YOU'RE ALREADY DOING?
  • MOC PART 4 CREDIT

Credit Request Submissions | Deadline: 15th of Each Month (unless otherwise indicated)

Several pathways (QI Effort Types) are available through the BCM MOC Program for eligible physicians and physician assistants to earn MOC Part 4 credit/points or NCCPA Category 1 PI-CME credit, respectively, for qualified quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) activities or projects.

Available QI Effort types include:

  • QI Posters
  • QI Activities/Projects
  • COVID QI Projects
  • Institutional QI/PS Leadership Roles

Learn More & Request Credit...


Upcoming Conference
  • QUALITY & SAFETY CONFERENCE
BCM 10TH ANNUAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Conference Registration | Deadline: Monday, April 22

Learn More & Register for Conference...


Upcoming Training

  • QI CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Call for Applications | Deadline: Sunday, May 5

The I-QIPS is accepting applications for the Fall 2024 (Group: CAQHI-4) cohort of the Certificate of Added Qualification in Healthcare Improvement (CAQHI) Program. This advanced-level QI certificate program is comprised of two training courses (Course 1: QI Jump Start - Fall 2024, starts on September 3, 2024; Course 2: Leading Healthcare Improvement - Spring 2025, starts on February 4, 2025) and a Healthcare Improvement Capstone Project.

Program participants are selected through a formal application process. An accepted application for the CAQHI Program provides automatic enrollment in both of the required courses (a separate application for each course is not necessary). The program is open to BCM faculty, fellows/advanced trainees, and staff at no charge; although, space is limited. CME and MOC credit available. Learn More & Apply...


Faculty Engagement Opportunities

The I-QIPS is seeking qualified candidates to serve as improvement coaches for those faculty or trainees, who are participating in select training courses offered through the I-QIPS, as well as involved in QI-related efforts being conducted at BCM and affiliated institutions. Learn More & Apply...

The BCM Chapter of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is seeking faculty and house staff volunteers to mentor medical students interested in QI and patient safety. To indicate your interest, complete the QI/PS Faculty Mentorship Survey. For questions, contact: Jinna Chu


Faculty Development Sessions

  • AY 2023-2024
DATA VISUALIZATION FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Format: Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
This session is open to current BCM faculty and staff. Learn More...

  • AY 2024-2025
NEW QI COACH TRAINING & ORIENTATION

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Format: Live/In-Person
This session is closed to new and current I-QIPS QI coaches only. Learn More...