Curriculum
Training Framework
Comprehensive Training in Quality, Safety & Systems Innovation
Program Structure
Over the one-year fellowship, you’ll engage in a dynamic blend of didactics, project work, mentorship, and clinical leadership. The curriculum is designed to develop your expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, operations, and systems-based leadership.
Core Components
| Domain | Focus Areas | Activities & Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Didactic Education | QI Methods, Safety Science, Data Analytics | Lectures, journal clubs, workshops, seminars |
| Project Work | Departmental & Hospital-Wide Initiatives | Lead at least one major QI or systems improvement project with measurable outcomes |
| Operations & Leadership | Process Mapping, Lean Six Sigma, Change Management | Rotation with hospital leadership, exposure to finance and administrative operations |
| Safety & Risk | Root Cause Analysis, Peer Review, Morbidity & Mortality | Participate in safety committees, conduct reviews, lead RCA efforts |
| Teaching & Mentorship | Education in Quality & Safety | Mentor residents/students, deliver workshops or modules on QI/safety topics |
| Clinical Integration | Maintaining Clinical Practice | Oversee ED shifts while applying lessons learned in operations and systems thinking |
Sample Learning Timeline
- Months 1–2: Foundational courses in QI, safety, data methods. Initiate project selection and baseline data gathering.
- Months 3–6: Deep dive into operations, systems mapping, and project implementation phases. Begin process improvements.
- Months 7–9: Focus on execution, monitoring, and adjustment of interventions. Engage with hospital leadership and committees.
- Months 10–12: Finalize projects, present outcomes, write manuscripts or reports, and transition handoff with continuity plans.
Evaluation & Milestones
- Regular check-ins with faculty mentors
- Quarterly milestone reviews
- Final project presentation to department leadership
- Scholarly output (poster, manuscript, or institutional report)
- Feedback from peers, residents, and hospital partners
Mentorship & Collaboration
Every fellow is paired with one or more faculty mentors in quality, safety, or hospital operations. Collaboration with hospital system experts, nursing leadership, analytics units, and administrative stakeholders are integral to the curriculum.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Mastery of QI and safety methodologies
- Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams
- Operational and financial fluency in healthcare settings
- Competency in translating data into system change
- Experience in education, leadership, and institutional influence