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Maintenance of Certification at BCM

  • MOC PART 4 CREDIT

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

Want to Earn Credit for QI Work You're 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.

Awards & Scholarship

  • 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 affiliate institutions.

Receiving the award may support promotion candidacy with an emphasis in QI/PS. Learn More...

Conferences

  • QUALITY & SAFETY CONFERENCE

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

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

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).

Learn More & Pre-Register...

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) from institutions within the Texas Medical Center. QI Project Teams are welcome to participate; however, each team member must submit a separate application.

Registration fee applies; no charge for BCM/affiliated employees. Learn More & Apply...

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. Learn More & Apply...


  • QI MENTORS

The BCM Chapter of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) seeks 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

Student Engagement Opportunity

  • 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).