Durham VA Quality Scholars

Overview of Program

• 2 year post-doctoral interdisciplinary fellowship program that prepares clinicians to be leaders and scholars in healthcare improvement.
• Opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the application of improvement methods, implementation science, QI Practice, informatics and statistical methodology at a local and national level

Who is eligible?

• MD, RN or PT with doctoral degree, Psychology PhD
• Completion of clinical requirement allowing for independent clinical practice by date of entry into the program
• Must be able to attend VAQS Retreat (August 2019)

Application process

Please submit a CV, two letters of recommendation and a one-page purpose statement describing your interest in a career in Quality Improvement/Implementation Science to Neerali.patel18@va.gov. Applications are due February 8, 2019.

Inquiries:

For application logistics, contact Elizabeth.Strawbridge@va.gov  or Neerali.patel18@va.gov.  For program questions, contact karen.goldstein@duke.edu or Eleanor.mcconnell@duke.edu. For more program information, visit www.vaqs.org.