Teaching Quality Improvement Initiatives in Obstetrics and Gynecology

To ensure prioritization and growth of Quality Improvement (QI) work in Obstetrics and Gynecology, attention must be taken to teaching clinicians and learners. Recently, formal curricula and training programs in QI have emerged, as governing bodies endorse education and competence in QI across the spectrum of medical education. However, comprehensive recommendations for teaching QI in Obstetrics and Gynecology are not well established. The authors present best practices, suggestions, and common pitfalls in teaching QI in Obstetrics and Gynecology based on current literature and their own experiences, broken down into curriculum development, implementation into training programs, and mentorship in QI.