“Health and wellbeing are universal priorities for people of all nations. The Open Medical Institute brings together doctors from nearly every continent to learn how to improve the care and outcomes for the citizens of their countries. It provides a unique environment for exchange of ideas, learning, and growth, and reminds us that although we come from different backgrounds, we have much more in common than differences, and much to learn from one another.”
His words resonate deeply with our OMI leadership program, which the Medical Quality and Safety seminar is a part of. As an OMI leadership seminar, most attendees were OMI alumni. Our leadership program enables fellows to take leadership positions in their healthcare systems back home and has the goal to provide complementary education in key areas of medical education often overlooked by specialists. Emphasized by Dr. Keren’s words, the program set a tone of unity and collaboration that carried through the entire seminar.
Dr. Keren is none other than the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Our course director was accompanied by Dr. Meghan Galligan, Medical Director of CHOP’s Patient Safety program and the Center for Diagnostic Excellence; Dr. Jessica Hart, Director of Quality and Safety for Graduate Medical Education at CHOP; and Dr. Daniel Hyman, Chief Safety and Quality Officer at CHOP. Fellows had a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience such expertise together.
The seminar focused on equipping participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive improvement in healthcare quality and safety. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering several key areas: The Science of Improvement, The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model for Improvement, Psychology of Behavior Change, and Change Management. Dr. Keren states:
“During this week’s course, fellows learned about the science of improvement, so that they can return to their countries equipped with the tools and methods to improve the quality and safety of care in their health systems. In addition to learning how to use improvement models, they also became familiar with the psychology of behavioral change and change management, which are critical for success.”
As the seminar concluded, it was clear that the knowledge and skills gained over the week would have a lasting impact. Participants left equipped with the tools and methods to improve healthcare quality and safety in their home countries.
We at the Open Medical Institute are proud to facilitate such impactful learning experiences. Our mission to advance global health through education and collaboration continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of our faculty and the enthusiasm of our fellows.
