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On the third Friday of March, medical students across the nation eagerly count down the hours, minutes, and seconds until exactly 11 AM.

Improvement (QI) is an 8-week fellowship that provides a foundation for medical students, engineering students, and other learners to design, participate in, and lead quality improvement (QI) and patient safety projects. After completing QI Boot Camp and later Summer QI Fellowship, learners will be able to: Plan and conduct a simple QI project using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles Plan and conduct a complex QI project using the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) process Construct and use

UT Southwestern students who follow the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety pathway can attend a boot camp that covers important topics.

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Department has a variety of policies and procedures for residents and fellows.

UT Southwestern offers an array of options for working with a trained coach, but you may be asking yourself, “Why would I work with a coach?” Coaching has the power to help you create change in your life. Maybe you want help charting a path to a more fulfilling future. Maybe you’re feeling powerless

of time and effort. As a result of your investment, we are confident that you will become competent providers ready to care for a diverse and dynamic patient population. As you begin your journey, please know that we, the faculty and staff, are always available to assist you throughout this process. Each of you have studied and worked hard to be here and we are confident that you will continue to do the work to ensure your ongoing success. We are all very excited about your futures. In

. Use your existing UT Southwestern ID and password to login. Click on Self Service -> Student Center -> Scroll down to the Personal Information Section. You MUST verify and update your cell phone number, driver’s licence, email address(es), emergency contact information, and Social Security Number (required by Parkland Hospital) through the self-service portal by 5/1. While in self- service, you should also verify your UT Southwestern email address and ensure you’ve updated your email password

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quality improvement and patient safety principles, methodologies, and practical tools. The Boot Camp is required for all students pursuing the Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. It is strongly recommended for any student planning to undertake QI projects. Students seeking the Distinction designation receive priority registration. Timing: Annually in late spring, immediately following the MS1 spring semester Format: Five consecutive full-day sessions