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

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