The Rush Otolaryngology Residency offers a PSQI track to be completed in an integrated fashion during the five- year residency program. This track is ideal for applicants who aspire to be recognized as PSQI leaders among the medical community. The applicant will receive two 1-month experiences during their research rotation in the PGY-2 and PGY-4 working with a Patient Safety Officer from the institution to learn hands on PSQI management skills.
1. There are 4 core components to the program:
- Completion of the IHI open school online basic certificate program.
- Completing a 2-part Safety Rotation during the PGY-2 and PGY-4 year each one month long. This will take place in the Rush Patient Safety Office working alongside institutional patient safety leaders.
- Implementation and publication of a PSQI project.
- Successfully pass the IHI CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety) certification exam in the PGY-4 year.
2. Prerequisites and Selection:
- Application and acceptance to the program.
- The application should include a one page personal statement to the PD stating your interest in the PSQI program, how it will incorporate into your long-term career goals and description of past experiences working in PSQI efforts.
- Be in good academic standing and not currently under remediation or probation.
- Approval of the program director
- Candidates will receive a letter of invitation after the match. Deadline for application is July 1st during the PGY-1 year.
3. Site Directors – Otolaryngology Patient Safety Officer and RUMC Patient Safety Officers.