Research: Residents will be provided a concrete framework on research ethics, the discrete steps of a research project including Institutional Review Board approval when indicated, how to conduct and carry out different research projects (i.e. case presentations, cohort studies, randomized control trials, etc.). At least one research block on a topic of interest will be required during resident and residents will generate an oral presentation, poster presentation or submit for publication. Residents will additionally have longitudinal time (designated time during other rotations) to move their project forward. Residents will be paired with a mentor.
Quality Improvement: Residents will be paired with one of our four quality department sections: Patient Safety, Infection Control, Quality Management (including Patient Experience Spiritual Care) and Organizational Excellence. During PGY-1, each resident will attend their respective section’s monthly meeting to understand the roles and responsibility of the department and identify an area of personal interest. They will then design and implement the project over PGY-2 and follow-up outcomes and impact during PGY-3 year.
