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A scholarly pathway in quality improvement and patient safety.

Ferguson CC, Lamb G. Acad Med. 2015 Jun 2; [Epub ahead of print].

There is a recognized need for patient safety content in medical school curricula. This commentary describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a program that integrated quality and safety improvement concepts into an existing 3-year curriculum. A patient safety expert worked with faculty to recommend the content and goals of the pathway. Students reported positive reactions to the program.

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