Quality Fellowship
Training the Next Generation of Quality & Safety Leaders
Cultivating Leaders in Safety, Efficiency & System-Level Change
About the Fellowship
Over the past decade, the UT McGovern Emergency Medicine Quality Fellowship has trained emergency physicians to lead at the departmental, hospital, and system levels. This one-year, intensive program is a core demonstration of McGovern EM’s enduring commitment to high-quality care.
Program Overview
Fellows will engage in both didactic learning and hands-on experience across areas such as:
- Quality improvement and outcomes measurement
- Patient safety and risk management
- Educational design in safety and QI
- Root cause analysis, peer review, and interdisciplinary system projects
- Hospital-wide quality systems collaboration
Leadership, Operations & Systems Exposure
A key component of the fellowship is exposure to operations, finance, and leadership, providing fellows with the managerial insight needed to drive large-scale change in health care systems.
Clinical Practice & Contextual Understanding
Half of the fellow’s time is spent in clinical work as an academic attending, split across UT McGovern’s two emergency centers. This dual role ensures fellows understand the local systems in which they operate—including a level I trauma/tertiary referral center and a community county hospital setting.
Outcomes & Impact
Graduates of the fellowship are equipped with the knowledge and skills to:
- Improve patient safety and reduce variability in care
- Advance efficiency and resource utilization
- Lead institutional quality initiatives
- Effect positive system reforms in diverse care settings
Next Steps & Contact
Interested in learning more or applying? Visit our Medical Quality page or reach out via our departmental contact page for application information, eligibility criteria, and timelines.