Quality Improvement Promotion Journey
Clinicians can effectively showcase their contributions to Quality Improvement (QI) and Patient Safety as a method for supporting their academic promotion. Clinicians can benefit from guidance with regard to common challenges of translating impactful clinical work into recognized academic achievements.
The series delves into the Quality Portfolio, a framework developed by the Society of General Internal Medicine’s Academic Hospital Taskforce, designed to systematically document QI activities. It guides faculty in crafting a compelling narrative and organizing their work across six key categories: leadership, project activities, education, research & scholarship, honors, and training.
The materials provide practical strategies for aligning QI efforts with academic expectations, demonstrating the impact of QI work, and ultimately, strengthening the promotion case. It also covers tips for collaboration, educational contributions, scholarly activity, and service opportunities, all geared toward building a robust portfolio that highlights a faculty member’s dedication to improving patient care and advancing healthcare quality.
Professional Development
Promotion and Tenure, Quality Portfolio, Faculty Narrative, Academic Faculty, Clinical Faculty
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IHI Model for Improvement
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