MOC PART 4 CREDIT | BCM MOC PROGRAM

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

WANT TO EARN CREDIT FOR QI WORK THAT YOU ARE ALREADY DOING?

Several pathways 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) initiatives.

QIPS SCHOLAR AWARD

Applications for the 2026 QIPS Scholar Award cycle are now closed. Applicants will be notified directly regarding selection decisions.

This criterion-based award serves to recognize the commitment and active involvement of BCM faculty and staff in quality improvement/patient safety (QI/PS) projects conducted across the College and/or affiliate institutions. Receiving the award can support one's candidacy for promotion with an emphasis in QI/PS. Learn More...

QUALITY & SAFETY CONFERENCE

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

BCM 12TH ANNUAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY CONFERENCE

"HIGH VALUE CARE: PATIENT EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDER EXPERIENCE"
Baylor College of Medicine - Cullen Auditorium and Rayzor Lounge | Houston, TX 77030

• Call for Abstracts - Deadline: March 2
  Abstract submission is open to faculty, nurses, other health professionals, trainees, and students from all TMC institutions. All submissions will be peer reviewed by faculty experts in quality improvement and patient safety. Abstracts submitted by chief residents in quality and safety will be scored as faculty submissions.
  The highest rated abstracts will be selected for oral presentations during the conference. The authors of other accepted abstracts will be invited to present their findings during the conference poster session.*
  *Note: Eligible physician and physician assistant poster authors and their team members (non-poster authors) of the QI project featured in a qualified poster presented at the conference may be eligible to earn MOC Part 4 credit/points or NCCPA Category 1 PI-CME credit through the BCM MOC Program. Learn More...

• Conference Pre-Registration - Deadline: May 11 @ 11:59 PM
  There is no cost to attend the conference; however, registration is required. Pre-registration is preferred, but onsite registration will also be available at the conference.

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 BCM faculty, fellows/advanced trainees, and staff, as well as non-BCM healthcare professionals within the Texas Medical Center. QI Project Teams are welcome to participate; however, each team member must submit a separate application.

Learn More & Apply...

QI MENTORS

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

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).