Wisdom Unveiled: Mentorship from Quality and Safety Pioneers with Don Berwick
Time:
11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET
Submit your questions during registration for a chance to have them answered by Dr. Berwick during the live session.
Wisdom Unveiled: Mentorship from Quality and Safety Pioneers with Don Berwick
Join Donald Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), for an exclusive webinar designed for medical students, nursing students, residents, and fellows. As one of the founders of IHI and the IHI Open School, Dr. Berwick will share his personal career journey, from his early aspirations to his role as quality improvement trailblazer.
Submit your questions during registration for a chance to have them answered by Dr. Berwick.
About Don Berwick
About Don Berwick
Donald Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), is also former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A pediatrician by background, Dr. Berwick has served on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, and on the staffs of Boston's Children's Hospital Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has also served as Vice Chair of the US Preventive Services Task Force, the first "Independent Member" of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees, and Chair of the National Advisory Council of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. He served two terms on the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) Governing Council, was a member of the IOM's Global Health Board, and served on President Clinton's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Healthcare Industry. Recognized as a leading authority on health care quality and improvement, Dr. Berwick has received numerous awards for his contributions. In 2005, he was appointed "Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire" by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his work with the British National Health Service. Dr. Berwick is the author or co-author of over 160 scientific articles and six books. He currently serves as Lecturer in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Berwick played a significant role in shaping the IHI Open School. As a co-founder of IHI and president for many years, his vision and leadership strongly influenced the organization’s direction. Under his guidance, the IHI Open School was established as a platform to train healthcare students and professionals in quality improvement and patient safety. He championed the use of online learning, making high quality healthcare improvement education accessible to a global, interdisciplinary audience.
In this live webinar, you will gain insights into the accomplishments and challenges that shaped Dr. Berwick’s career. Hear about the moments that defined his career and the lessons he learned. Whether you're just starting out or are already on your way, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help shape your future in health care.
Space is limited, so don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Don Berwick about the experiences that have shaped his remarkable career.
