Call for Abstracts: SMCI’s 7th Annual Excellence in Publication Awards
Seeking peer-reviewed improvement publications by
October 9th, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
≥1 author affiliated with Stanford Medicine or affiliates
Published or accepted by peer-reviewed journal between September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026 (FY26)
How to Apply:
Email a PDF to smci-awards@stanford.edu with “Award Submission” in the subject line by October 9th
📎 Multiple submissions are welcome, but 1 PDF per email, please
Trainee submissions are strongly encouraged!
Example topics include:
Health services and/or quality improvement
Key performance indicators (quality, safety, cost,patient experience, employee engagement, equity
Development of the next generation of healthcare improvement leaders
Support for healthcare workers