The Stanford Medicine Center for Improvement (SMCI) Evaluation, Research, Publications and Grant (ERPG) Work Group will hold the 5th annual Excellence in Improvement Publications to celebrate publication of improvement efforts across Stanford Medicine and all affiliates.

All types of improvement publications are welcome!

For example, publications highlighting:

Health services and/or quality improvement
Key performance indicators, such as quality, safety, cost, patient experience, employee engagement
Development of the next generation of healthcare improvement leaders
Support for healthcare workers
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in healthcare

Include author or authors affiliated with Stanford Medicine or community of partners and affiliates

Submissions must be published or accepted by a peer-reviewed journal between 9/1/23 and 8/31/24 (FY24).

The ERPG will have 4 award categories: (1) Best Publication First Authored by a Trainee; (2) Best Publication in an Adult Population; (3) Best Publication in a Pediatric Population; and (4) Best Publication focused on Healthcare Professionals.

All publications will be reviewed and scored by a group of researchers/scientists, improvement experts, and leadership. Award recipients will be announced February 2025 and featured in the SMCI website, newsletter, and seminar series.

To submit your publication, complete the form here.

Submissions are now due Monday, November 18, 2024.

Questions? Interested in being a judge? Email Sam Kling skling@stanford.edu

5th Annual Excellence in Publication Awards

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