Physician Engagement in Quality & Safety (PEQS) - Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement

A one-day in-person course that equips residents and fellows with the tools and confidence to lead quality improvement in healthcare.

Why PEQS?

IHQI helps physicians gain a solid foundation in quality improvement through this one-day course that highlights the safety and quality challenges facing healthcare and physicians’ role as leaders in improvement work.

ACGME Alignment

PEQS content aligns with ACGME CLER pathways by addressing the following training topics.

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🧠 Just Culture

Identify and respond to different types of behaviors (human error, at-risk behavior, reckless behavior appropriately).

🤝 TeamSTEPPS

The TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) framework provides teams with tools to enhance healthcare communication, teamwork, and patient safety.

📣 SAFE Reporting & Second Victim Disclosure

Review the steps to submit a SAFE report, disclose adverse events to patient and/or family members, and care for the “second victim.”

📊 Quality Improvement Project

Learn how healthcare leaders have applied quality improvement methods to a project they implemented.

👨‍👩‍👧 Engaging Patients & Families

Hear from a patient and family advocate about how best to include patients and families in quality and safety practices.

🗓️ 2025–2026 PEQS In-Person Training Dates

Please consult your program coordinator to confirm your assigned date. Registration is required.

📌 Thursday, Sept 11, 2025
📌 Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025
📌 Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
📌 Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
📌 Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
📌 Thursday, April 16, 2026
📌 Thursday, May 12, 2026
🎯 Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 (Pediatrics Residents Only)

✅ How to Register

To register via Learning Made Simple (LMS) use code UNCHIHQIPEQS or email Tracie Green, Project Coordinator.

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💬 Testimonial

“After many years of GME experience, I was fortunate enough to recently participate in the UNC PEQS program… I highly recommend this course to other coordinators!”

— A Medical Residency Program Coordinator