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Quality Improvement Training

Advanced Improvement Methods

Advanced Improvement Methods (AIM) is a highly interactive course designed for physicians who lead improvement projects and already know the basics of QI and clinical epidemiology and / or research methods. Through brief didactic sessions, case studies, simulation exercises and projects participants will:

  • Enhance knowledge and skills to apply the science of improvement to the design, implementation and study of quality improvement initiatives in clinical settings.
  • Apply improvement theory and methods to the leadership of projects involving research, clinical care and operations.

Participant Expectations 

  • Working knowledge of the information contained in the Improvement Guide: A Practical Approach to Enhancing Organizational Performance
  • Time commitment: Full participation in the four two-day meetings over the course of the program and other scheduled events, including an improvement project each participant will bring to the program.
  • Collaborative learning and active participation in the program's workshops, conference calls, etc. in the spirit of "All Teach, All Learn''.
  • Read and review a related book.
  • Submit project findings for publication.

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Downloads

Portable Document Format icon. You can download the AIM Brochure and Application (131k) in portable document format (.pdf):

More Information

For more information, contact:

Julia Williams
3333 Burnet Ave.
MLC 7014
Cincinnati, OH 45229
513-6636-0397

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