Improvement Science Leadership Course - 12/02/2027

December 2, 2027
  • The Improvement Science Leadership Course (ISLC) is a Children's Service Line-sponsored nine-month longitudinal series with didactic and experiential learning sessions and one-on-one coaching. The ISLC is designed to develop skilled leaders in quality improvement to grow the culture and capacity needed to meet the expectations of our patients and the evolving climate of quality-based healthcare.

Target Audience

  • Fellows
  • Medical Students
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Residents

Learning Objectives

    • Explaining the definition of quality improvement and its importance in healthcare. 
    • Explaining the business case for quality improvement and its role in delivering quality care to a population. 
    • Understanding the principles of variation, reliability theory, and change management. 
    • Applying and teaching Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge in daily work.  
    • Displaying and interpreting of data over time, including identification of common cause and special cause variation. 
    • Understanding and demonstrating how to use the Model for Improvement framework to lead a project from start to finish. Using this framework, develop a SMART aim statement, key driver diagram, process map, modified failure modes effects analysis, pareto chart, run or control chart, and perform a minimum of two Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles.  
    • Understanding and applying the Lean Six Sigma tools of A3 problem solving, value stream mapping, waste identification and elimination, stakeholder analysis, standardized work, and 5s.  
    • Learning leadership and team management techniques including the use of project charters, brainstorming techniques, change management strategies, and managing resistance. 
    • Understanding how to use the SQUIRE 2.0 guidelines and improvement science requirements needed to publish QI projects. Gain critical skills for consuming and applying strategies from published reports of quality improvement. 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 7.00 ABP Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment
Registration Opens: 
12/02/2027
Registration Expires: 
02/02/2028
Activity Starts: 
12/02/2027 - 8:00am EST
Activity Ends: 
12/02/2027 - 5:00pm EST
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Durham, NC
United States
  • Emily Strerrett, MD, MS
  • Heather McLean, MD
  • Katy Bartlett, MD
  • Jeannet Constante
  • Kyle Rehder, MD
  • Christina Wilson
  • Kristina Nazareth-Pidgeon
  • Mary Buckley
  • Katherine Cashen, DO
  • Moderator, Peer reviewer
  • Michael Campbell, MD
  • Omar Alibrahim, MD
  • John Lyles, MD
  • Reeti Kumar, MD
  • Jamie Johnson, CNS
  • Kamlesh Athavale, MD
  • Larissa Truschel
  • Neel Subramanian, MD
  • Constance Perez
  • Kara Lyven
  • ABP MOC
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • Attendance
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 7.00 ABP Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment
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