Research and quality improvement
Quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS) curriculum
We offer a robust QIPS curriculum, led by Associate Program Director, Dr. Rustan Sharer.
Key features of our curriculum
- Recurring protected time for research/QI/scholarly activity throughout training
- Longitudinal mentorship
- IHI Open School Modules offered as common backbone (basic certificate)
- Opportunities for advanced Lean/QI training
- Close partnership with informatics and analytics team(s)
Some recent example project topics:
- Streamlining transitional care management: enhancing patient transitions from hospital to outpatient primary care
- Introduction of a Perioperative SmartSet to standardize care and reduce waste
- Improving mammogram screening
- Improving blood pressure control in the clinic
- Improving screening for food insecurity
Research
Whether presenting case reports/QI work at local or national conferences or participating in research projects through partnership with the HonorHealth Research Institute, residents have many opportunities for scholarly activity. Our residents have received national recognition for their work.
Here are a few recent examples:
- Dr. Ally Winksi – presented her poster “Deadly Air – The Fatal Trio of Pneumopericardium, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumoperitoneum” at The American Thoracic Society Conference 2024.
- Dr. Samier Deen – presented his poster “Herpes Simplex Esophagitis: A rare case of primary HSV-1 and HSV-2 coinfection in an immunocompetent host” at the National American College of Physicians Conference 2024.
- Dr. Julie Lee – presented her poster “Mycobacterium xenopi in an Immunocompromised Liver Transplant Recipient” at the National American College of Physicians Conference 2024.
- Dr. Shradha Gupta (fellow) and Dr. Boris Yushuvayev – presented their poster “Non-Beneficial Treatment: An Ethical Dilemma” at the National American College of Physicians Conference 2024.
Multiple residents presented at Arizona ACP 2024 and won in the following categories:
- Senior Resident Clinical Vignette: Dr. Samier Deen (1st place), Drs. Marwah Ahmad and Ally Winski (2nd place)
- PGY1 Resident Clinical Vignette: Drs. Michael Son and Boris Yushuvayev (1st place)
- Senior Resident Quality Improvement: Dr. Cole Trotter (3rd place)
- Senior Resident Oral Presentation: Dr. Julie Lee (3rd place)
Select publications:
- Deen S, Gilbert P, et al. Quadri-Chamber Thrombi and Impending Paradoxical Embolism: Thrombus in Transit Through Patent Foramen Ovale. JACC Case Rep. PMID: 38464802
- Shah DA, et al. Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Differences in Primary Care No-Show Risk with Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Gen Intern Med. 2023 PMID: 37308779
- Shah DA, et al. Exploring the role of telehealth in providing equitable healthcare to the vulnerable patient population during COVID-19. J Telemed Telecare. 2022 PMID: 35833345
- Shah DA, Kerkelis M, et al. Recognizing Non-vertebral Manifestation of Mycobacterium avium Complex Osteomyelitis in a Patient With HIV. Cureus. 2022 PMID: 36381873
