Innovative Patient Safety Research Training For Hospitalists

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Columbia University Patient Safety and Health Services Research Fellowship

From emergency departments and surgical units to inpatient, clinic, and diagnostic floors, patient safety and health services innovations are critical to continuously improve care and outcomes.

The Center for Patient Safety Research offers a 2-year Patient Safety and Health Services Research Fellowship funded through Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to develop a diverse cadre of next-generation leaders.

 

First 5-year cycle reflects our diversity commitment

3 of 8 Trainees were from Underrepresented Minority Groups and 5 of 8 were Women

7 Trainees completed a research-intensive MS degree; 1 Trainee already had a Masters in Health Policy Research

Innovative, Interdisciplinary, and Systems-Based

This postdoctoral research fellowship offers over 80% protected time for research and tuition funds for a Master of Science degree in a research-oriented field such as Epidemiology, Clinical Research Methods, or Patient-Oriented Research at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

Trainees pursue careers as independently funded researchers

  • Identify real-world issues in safety, quality, and equitable care
  • Design and test solutions in real-world settings
  • Apply innovations across healthcare systems
  • Advance healthcare delivery, health policy, and zero preventable harm

PSR Curriculum

The PSR Fellowship prepares clinician-researchers to pursue academic careers and lead hospital-based patient safety and health services research.
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Application Information

Application instructions as well as information about eligibility, salary and benefits, important dates, and contact information.
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Current Fellows

The Patient Safety Research Fellowship prepares clinician-researchers to lead hospital-based patient safety and health services research.
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Patient Safety and Health Services Research Program Faculty Mentors

Our fellows work with renowned Columbia faculty mentors and contribute to research on topics such as medical errors, medication safety, and health information technology.
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