Academy Goals
University of Iowa Health Care and Chief Quality Officer James Murphy, MD have designed a comprehensive program that addresses core characteristics and skills needed to lead effectively in an academic health care environment. This programming is designed for Residents and Fellows and runs concurrently with the Executive Leadership Academy. Overall academy goals include:
- This program offers a unique opportunity for House Officers to learn the foundational skills and get practical 1:1 mentoring, laying a groundwork for an academic career in Quality and Patient Safety.
- Participants will complete a quality or safety project during the academy in application of skills and knowledge, mentored by clinical leadership.
- Gain insight into quality and safety work at UIHC and opportunities for provider engagement.
- Expand participants’ leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities critical in today’s changing academic health care environment.
- Strengthening our UI Health Care culture by building networks to provide ongoing feedback and support systems.
The application window for 2025-2026 is open until July 11, 2025. Completed applications should be submitted to chad-mcpherson@uiowa.edu.
Quality Leadership Academy Schedule
| Session | Topic | Dates |
|---|
| 1 | QI Introduction and UI Health Care Priorities and Systems | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
| 2 | Quality and Process Improvement Model | Friday/Saturday, Sept. 19/20, 2025 |
| 3 | Managing Your Projects | Friday, October 24, 2025 |
| 4 | Quality, Safety, and Service | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| 5 | Implementing Change | Finance and Marketing | January 23, 2026 |
| 6 | QI Career for Providers | Understanding Your People | March 6, 2026 |
| 7 | Presentation of Projects Celebration | May 1/2, 2026 May 2, 2026 |
All sessions are full-day commitments starting at 8 a.m. Location details will be provided with registration confirmation.
For questions, please contact:
- Chad McPherson, QLA Program Coordinator, UI Health Care
- Sam Mitchell, ELA Program Manager, UI Health Care