Penn Center for Healthcare Improvement & Patient Safety (PennCHIPS)
| The Penn Center for Healthcare Improvement & Patient Safety is dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare for patients and patient populations by training the next generation of practitioners, leaders, and researchers in quality improvement and patient safety science. |
What We Do:
Education & Training
Formal Academic Programs:
PennCHIPS offers interprofessional higher education programs that provide the opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, national leaders in quality and safety within a top university and renowned health system.
4 Course Certificate Program
10 Course Masters Program
Program Highlights:
Designed for busy working professionals living anywhere in the United States.
One-on-one mentoring from leading experts in the field.
Immediate network of professionals focused on healthcare delivery system improvement.
Apply what you are learning to real world quality, safety, and equity opportunities in your local environment.
Learn more here.
Open Enrollment Courses:
PennCHIPS offers semester-long, credit-bearing courses for learners who wish to build expertise in healthcare improvement and patient safety without enrolling in a formal academic program. These courses provide the same rigorous, graduate-level instruction delivered by Penn faculty and national experts, and are designed to accommodate working professionals. Courses may be taken individually and, in some cases, applied toward future certificate or degree programs.
Course Format:
- Delivered in an executive-style format designed for working professionals
- Combines in-person learning experiences with live virtual sessions
- Designed to support participation by learners from across the United States
- Encourages peer learning and collaboration across disciplines and organizations
Learn more here.
Learning Events & Skill-Building Opportunities:
PennCHIPS offers ongoing learning opportunities designed to share practical insights and emerging best practices in healthcare improvement and patient safety. These offerings include free, one-hour virtual sessions held 2–4 times per year, as well as in-person, half-day workshops focused on hands-on skill development. Sessions are led by national leaders and experts in the field.
Visit the PennCHIPS Events page to learn more about upcoming opportunities.