STANFORD MEDICINE CENTER FOR IMPROVEMENT

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SMCI TOOLKIT

Ignite success in improvement, implementation, and evaluation with an adaptable toolkit for all.

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2026 Lean Healthcare Academic Conference
2026 Lean Healthcare Academic Conference

Join us for the Stanford Lean conference September 28-29, 2026
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford, CA

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SMCI Lecture Series
SMCI Lecture Series

Title: Using Systems Complexity in Community Engagement

Speakers: Donald Nease Jr, MD

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Advanced Course in Improvement Science
Advanced Course in Improvement Science

Join us for the Advanced Course in Improvement Science in 2026-2027 in Palo Alto, CA

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TESTIMONIALS

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“SMCI is the place for us to convene and continually learn from diverse, multidisciplinary expertise across Stanford Medicine. ”
“SMCI is the place for us to convene and continually learn from diverse, multidisciplinary expertise across Stanford Medicine. ”

Grace Lee, MD, Chief Quality Officer, Stanford Children’s Health

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“The Stanford Medicine Center for Improvement benefits from the diversity of its members and the richness of the experiences that they bring.”
“The Stanford Medicine Center for Improvement benefits from the diversity of its members and the richness of the experiences that they bring.”

Paul Maggio, MD, Chief Quality Officer, Stanford Health Care

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“We welcome everyone into the SMCI community of improvers. SMCI supports this community that respects the contributions of every team member and pursuit of the safest and highest quality of care.”
“We welcome everyone into the SMCI community of improvers. SMCI supports this community that respects the contributions of every team member and pursuit of the safest and highest quality of care.”

Mariah Bianchi, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, VP, Quality, Safety, & Clinical Effectiveness

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