QUALIPS
IIPHG Fellowship in Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety
Developing Future Leaders in Patient Safety & Healthcare Quality

The QUALIPS – IIPHG Fellowship in Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety is a unique capacity-building initiative designed to develop future leaders in patient safety and healthcare quality improvement. The fellowship combines structured learning, mentorship, practical project implementation, and scholarly output to equip healthcare professionals with the competencies required to lead patient safety initiatives within their organizations.

The program emphasizes the application of patient safety principles in real-world healthcare settings through guided projects, faculty mentorship, and collaborative learning.

Key Learning Objectives
  • Develop Patient Safety Leaders
    Equip participants with advanced knowledge, leadership competencies, and practical skills in healthcare quality and patient safety.
  • Improve Quality of Care
    Enable fellows to implement evidence-based quality improvement initiatives, error prevention strategies, and incident learning systems that enhance patient outcomes.
  • Cultivate a Culture of Safety
    Strengthen communication, teamwork, and organizational learning to foster a sustainable culture of patient safety.
  • Support National & Global Priorities
    Contribute to India's healthcare quality agenda while aligning with international patient safety standards and best practices.

Selection Process

  • Registration and participation in the CAHO National Quality Olympiad for Students
  • Eligibility screening based on Olympiad performance
  • Shortlisting of the Top 10 National Scorers
  • Personal Interview and assessment of suitability for the fellowship
  • Final Selection and Confirmation

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be pursuing or have recently completed a healthcare-related professional course.
  • Participation in the CAHO National Quality Olympiad for Students is mandatory.
  • Selection is based on Olympiad performance, interview assessment, and overall suitability for the program.
Program Structure
Mode: Hybrid Duration: 3 Months
Online Learning
Weeks 1 – 11

Online Learning &
Project Implementation

  • Interactive learning sessions
  • Faculty-led discussions
  • Mentorship meetings
  • Project implementation activities
  • Progress reviews and assignments
  • Manuscript development and scholarly writing
Week 12

In-Person Capstone
Workshop

  • Present project outcomes
  • Share key learnings and impact
  • Participate in peer-learning activities
  • Receive expert faculty feedback
  • Submit final reports and manuscripts
Capstone Workshop
Fellowship Components

Fellowship Curriculum

Advanced topics in healthcare quality and patient safety including:

  • Patient Safety Foundations
  • Safety Culture & Leadership
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Incident Reporting & Learning Systems
  • Quality Improvement Tools & Methodologies
  • Measurement & Data for Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Sustainability of Improvement Initiatives

Faculty Mentorship

Each fellow will be assigned a dedicated faculty mentor who will provide guidance throughout the fellowship journey.

Faculty Mentorship

Capstone Improvement Project

Every fellow will undertake a real-world patient safety improvement project.

  • Identify patient safety challenges
  • Design improvement interventions
  • Implement change
  • Measure outcomes and impact
  • Sustain improvements

The final project outcomes will be evaluated by a faculty panel during the capstone workshop.

Fellowship Benefits

Fellowship Stipend

INR 10,000 / month

Selected fellows will receive a stipend of INR 10,000 per month during the fellowship period.

50%

At Commencement

50% disbursed at the commencement of the fellowship.

50%

On Completion

Remaining 50% on successful completion including final manuscript submission.

Additional Benefits

  • Complimentary registration for the CAHO Online Certificate Program in Patient Safety
  • Complimentary Delegate Registration for CAHOCON
  • Opportunity to implement a real-world improvement project
  • Exposure to national and international best practices
  • Manuscript development and publication guidance

Fellowship Certification

Participants who successfully complete all fellowship requirements, including:

  • Project implementation
  • Assignments and assessments
  • Final project report submission
  • Manuscript submission
  • Capstone presentation 
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