2025 MMCGME Quality Forum
Join us for the 13th Annual MMCGME Quality Forum on Wednesday, May 28, 2025! This year’s event features a poster competition open to residents, fellows, and medical students, highlighting projects in Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, and Research. The submission has closed for this years event. If you are interested in attending as a guest, please complete the RSVP form linked below (under event details).
EVENT DETAILS |
University of MN Bruininks Hall (Room 114)
222 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 |
Register here to attend as a guest! |
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
POSTER COMPETITION OVERVIEW
The submission window for the Quality Forum Poster Competition is now closed.
We’re excited to feature a variety of digital poster presentations showcasing innovative work in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Research. Projects span all stages of development—from initial planning to full implementation—and demonstrate measurable impact, creative problem-solving, and the potential for lasting improvement.
This year's presentations reflect meaningful contributions aligned with ACGME competencies, offering valuable insights for learners, educators, and clinical leaders alike.
While we are no longer accepting poster submissions, we are still welcoming guest attendees. Join us to support your colleagues, grow your professional network, and gain inspiration from the work happening across our community.
Click here to learn more about ACGME requirements related to QI projects.
We’re excited to feature a variety of digital poster presentations showcasing innovative work in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Research. Projects span all stages of development—from initial planning to full implementation—and demonstrate measurable impact, creative problem-solving, and the potential for lasting improvement.
This year's presentations reflect meaningful contributions aligned with ACGME competencies, offering valuable insights for learners, educators, and clinical leaders alike.
While we are no longer accepting poster submissions, we are still welcoming guest attendees. Join us to support your colleagues, grow your professional network, and gain inspiration from the work happening across our community.
Click here to learn more about ACGME requirements related to QI projects.
What You'll See at the Forum:
Featured Projects Will Include:
Project Formats:
Additional Information
For questions or assistance, please contact [email protected].
Featured Projects Will Include:
- Clearly defined problems or research questions
- Intervention strategies and improvement methods
- Data and outcomes presented through visual formats (charts, graphs, run charts)
- Early findings or anticipated future directions for ongoing work
- Strong alignment with ACGME competencies
Project Formats:
- Digital Poster Presentations (PowerPoint or Google Slides, up to 5 slides)
- Recorded Presentations (2 to 5 minutes in length)
- Abstracts that describe scope, goals, methods, and outcomes (250–1000 words)
Additional Information
- Finalists will be selected to present live at the event
- Cash prizes will be awarded to top-scoring projects
- Past Quality Forum submissions (excluding winning entries) and projects shared at other events were eligible
- Each project is represented by 1–3 presenters, who are required to attend the full event
For questions or assistance, please contact [email protected].
Presentation Format & Judging
All submitted projects will be evaluated by a panel of experienced judges prior to the event. The winning projects will be announced during the Quality Forum, and the winners will present live and in-person on May 28, 2025.
Finalists are required to attend the full duration of the event, and cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded at the conclusion.
Link to the Evaluation and Scoring Form
Evaluation CriteriaProjects will be reviewed using a standardized rubric with the following criteria, each rated on a scale from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, for a maximum score of 50 points:
Problem Identification & Relevance
All submitted projects will be evaluated by a panel of experienced judges prior to the event. The winning projects will be announced during the Quality Forum, and the winners will present live and in-person on May 28, 2025.
Finalists are required to attend the full duration of the event, and cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded at the conclusion.
Link to the Evaluation and Scoring Form
Evaluation CriteriaProjects will be reviewed using a standardized rubric with the following criteria, each rated on a scale from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, for a maximum score of 50 points:
Problem Identification & Relevance
- The problem is clearly defined
- The issue is relevant to healthcare improvement
- The intervention is evidence-based
- Methods used are appropriate and rigorous
- Data is accurate, well-organized, and supports the findings
- Measurable outcomes and results are clearly presented
- The project contributes meaningfully to patient care or system efficiency
- The solution shows potential for long-term impact or wider application
- The presentation is structured, clear, and easy to follow
- The proposed solution is realistic and feasible in a healthcare setting
Project Resources - Getting Started Tools:
Quality and Safety Tools:
- Before Your Start
- 5 Suggested Resources Compiled by the Biomedical Library
- Complete CITI Training
- Beware Predatory Journals
- Read If You Are Obtaining Informed Consent in a clinical trial
- ETHOS Study Determination Protocol - Contact IRB Office with questions 612-626-5654 or [email protected]
- Addressing Authorship Issues Prospectively
- Use Mendeley - A free citation manager to store PDFs of articled and export properly formatted citations into Word Documents
- Creating Effective Posters
- Find UMN Medical student collaborators - Post your study
- Poster in editable format *Please make a copy before editing
- *New Style of poster formatting #BetterPosters
- University Digital Conservancy (check publishing agreement first)
- Take the Scholarly Impact Challenge
Quality and Safety Tools:
- Read "To Err is Human"
- Read "Crossing the Quality Chasm"
- Free IHI Tutorials
- Read "How to Write up Quality Improvement
- See Example Poster
- See Example Manuscript
- Just Culture Primer
All finalists are required to attend the full event on May 28 to remain eligible for the cash prize.
The submission window for the poster competition is now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a project! Each submission allows for 1–2 official presenters, but all additional project authors and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend as guests.
Register here to attend as a guest
Thank you to everyone who submitted a project! Each submission allows for 1–2 official presenters, but all additional project authors and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend as guests.
Register here to attend as a guest
TESTIMONIALS
Zachary Davidson MD, Hennepin Healthcare
“I realized as a trainee, I was on the front lines of care in my health system, and my co-residents and I saw opportunities for good changes on behalf of our patients and colleagues. We received recognition for our work in ED discharge instruction readability and primary care clinic continuity at the Forum, which has encouraged me to incorporate quality improvement into my career. I'm now working on a publication to share my project with the greater medical community.” |
Austin Hoeg, UMN Medical School
“If we aim to address inequities head-on, deliver better patient outcomes, improve efficiency, and reduce unnecessary costs within the system, engaging in QI is nothing short of paramount in making good on the opportunities we've been given as future healthcare practitioners. Healthcare is a team sport. At last year's Forum, our team was recognized for addressing racial disparities in cardiac rehab referrals for patients who had suffered an acute myocardial infarction. The beauty of the work is this: we're not in it alone. Gatherings like The Forum offer a collaborative space where trainees can rally and highlight their work tackling complex issues together.” |
Jessica Makori, UMN Medical School
“The Quality Forum was an inspiring event that broadened my understanding of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care. As a medical student, it was encouraging to learn from fellow students, residents, and fellows about the outcomes of their efforts and to receive feedback from both them and faculty. This experience showed me that early involvement in quality improvement is both feasible and impactful, and it boosted my confidence in my ability to contribute to positive healthcare changes. I look forward to applying these skills in residency and beyond!” |