SI11 Sets a Milestone
The Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars held their 11th Annual Summer Institute (SI11) at the Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT. This year’s 4-day conference was hosted by Dr. Mark Splaine, Program Director, from The Dartmouth Institute at Dartmouth Medical School. The conference brought together Fellows and Senior Scholars from each of the program sites. Additional guests included leaders from the VA Office of Academic Affiliations, and VA Networks and Facilities. including Dr. Mike Davies, Dr. Stuart Gilman and Dr. Mike Mayo Smith. SI11 participants also had opportunity to hear Dr. Chaim Bell and Dr. Chris Hays present their perspective of the Canadian Healthcare System.
The aim of SI11 was to create an intensive learning experience for Fellows, Senior Scholars, Program and Guest Faculty, and Alumni that enhances the following key areas
*Practical knowledge about improving care for veterans
*Interprofessional learning
*Scholarship and research about the improvement of health care
*Personal and professional growth and career planning
*Building a learning community for the Fellowship Program
A significant milestone for the VAQS program took place this year at Summer Institute; first year nurse fellows and nurse senior scholars participated in the four-day long event. The addition of these participants brought a distinctive spirit and energy to the meeting that was welcomed by all.
This years SI11 was considered a success by all who attended.
