The Institute for Emergency Department Clinical Quality Improvement is an educational initiative of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. Led by experienced emergency physicians who serve as clinical faculty at BIDMC and academic faculty at Harvard Medical School, the Institute is dedicated to advancing the quality, safety, and effectiveness of emergency care through innovative education, professional development, and international collaboration.
Our educational programs equip emergency medicine clinicians and leaders with the knowledge, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies needed to strengthen clinical decision-making, implement effective quality assurance practices, and drive meaningful improvements in patient care.
At the heart of our educational offerings is the Emergency Quality Improvement Professional (EQuIP) Certification Course, an intensive, 20-hour, three-day professional development program designed to build expertise in emergency department clinical quality improvement. The Institute also offers a range of continuing medical education (CME) courses, many of which are run through Harvard Medical School, that support our broader mission of advancing clinical excellence in emergency medicine.
Through our programs, we bring together emergency medicine professionals from around the world to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and foster a global community committed to continuous improvement in emergency care.
Our Mission
To promote excellence in emergency department operations, clinical quality and patient safety through a commitment to:
Quality Improvement
Clinical Education
International Collaboration
Research
From Our Participants
Tools & insight.
“This course inspired me to introduce QA concepts to my ED. We are planning on implementing QA metrics, case assessment, and M&Ms in our department. This course gave me the insight and tools I need to move ahead.”
EQuIP Certification Course attendee
Improved diagnosis.
“I have learned more about the diagnosis, and differential diagnosis of vertigo and dizziness. I now feel more confident in diagnosing and ordering investigations. Overall, the whole program will improve my clinical diagnosis of acute neurological conditions.”
Neuro Emergencies attendee
Thought-provoking.
“I really appreciated the discussion of medico-legal cases in such an open … and supportive environment. Medical diagnosis is challenging, and clinicians are not machines. To hear everyone’s perspective, while honoring how challenging our work is, made for interesting and thought-provoking discussion.”
Neuro Emergencies attendee
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