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I-QIPS News & Announcements

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Leadership Update

The Institute for Continuing Professional Development in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (I-QIPS) is pleased to announce that Anthony Ecker, PhD has been selected as the I-QIPS Assistant Director of Education.

As an experienced researcher, clinician, and educator in the areas of quality improvement and healthcare leadership, including within the I-QIPS, Dr. Ecker will lead professional development in healthcare improvement and leadership for BCM faculty and staff across College-affiliated clinical pavilions.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Anthony Ecker to his new role with the I-QIPS.


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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:
  • 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 | Kleberg Auditorium, Michael E. DeBakey Center | Houston, TX

Call for Abstracts | Deadline Extended: Sunday, February 11 @ 11:59 PM

MOC Credit Opportunity for QI Posters: Physician and physician assistant poster authors/co-authors AND other 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.

Conference Registration | Deadline: Monday, April 22 @ 11:59 PM

Learn More - Submit an Abstract, Register for Conference...


Faculty Opportunities

I-QIPS seeks 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...

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