Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School - University of British Columbia

The IHI Open School for Health Professions is an interprofessional educational community that gives students the skills to become change agents in health care improvement. These skills include quality improvement, patient safety, teamwork, leadership, and patient-centered care. Employers are looking for these skills, and patients expect providers to have them. Most schools barely touch on these topics, we are here to help you fill that void. IHI Open School offer online lessons which provide foundational concepts and are written by world-renowned faculty. We highly encourage you to participate in these courses and help improve the quality of healthcare in British Columbia. The courses are offered here. IHI Open School UBC Chapter provides students and professionals the opportunity of becoming active leaders in improving the quality of care available within their community. We provide training and practical opportunities for students to gain skills in quality improvement so they are prepared to be leaders in their community. Healthcare touches everyone, and the necessary improvements and solutions will be the result of everyone’s participation and effort.