Education and Professional Development in Rheumatology: Translating Quality Improvement and Education to Clinical Practice

Abstract

Academic institutions play an essential role in providing physicians with the necessary skills needed to improve the quality and value of care provided. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has several milestones in the curriculum of fellowship programs that prioritize involvement in quality improvement (QI) and patient safety efforts. This article reviews the unique benefits and challenges of involving and teaching fellows to conduct QI initiatives. Strategies and resources available to overcome these challenges and develop a successful quality driven training environment are outlined in this article.