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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.

QI Training

  • CERTIFICATE OF ADDED QUALIFICATION

Certificate of Added Qualification in Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety (CAQHI) Program

Applications for the Fall 2026 (Group: CAQHI-6) cohort of the CAQHI Program is closed, and applicants have been notified regarding section decisions.

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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.

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Student Engagement

  • I-QIPS STUDENT AMBASSADORS

The I-QIPS is pleased to welcome 2026 I-QIPS Student Ambassadors, Linda Liu (BCM - Houston Campus) and Tarik Alkhateeb (BCM - 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 on select quality improvement and patient safety initiatives for an approximately nine-month term (Jan 1 - Oct 31).