Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Curriculum outline on patient safety and quality for maternal-fetal medicine fellows

Abstract

To help fellows in maternal-fetal medicine gain a well-rounded education in patient safety and quality, we present a curriculum outline that addresses the requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. For each month of fellowship, the outline suggests brief video clips, readings, and activities. Emphasis is placed on helping fellows develop and complete a quality improvement project. If desired, the curriculum can be modified to fit program-specific needs and can be adapted for use with residents in obstetrics and gynecology.

Keywords: disclosure of adverse events; handoffs; medical education; physician burnout; physician well-being; professionalism; quality improvement; teamwork; training.