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Recognition and Impact The Academy of Performance Excellence (APEX) provides training for students, working professionals, and a recognition program for faculty, residents, students, nurses, working professionals, researchers, and staff who are committed to lifelong learning, improvement activities, and scholarship in patient safety and performance improvement (PI). The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Office of Quality, Safety, and Outcomes Education developed and administers

The UT Southwestern Pharmacy Technician Training Program for UTSW Employees prepares students for a career as pharmacy technicians working primarily in the hospital setting.

Working Professionals Courses The courses below are open to all faculty, clinical & operations staff, executives, business leaders, and researchers across North Texas. QI Basics A foundational introduction to quality improvement methods and tools. Participants learn core concepts such as problem identification, process mapping, measurement, and PDSA cycles, building the skills needed to participate in improvement work across clinical and operational settings. QI Basics Course Details Advanced

QI Boot Camp Coming June 1 through June 5, 2026. QI Boot Camp is an intensive, five-day course that provides medical students and others with a focused introduction to quality improvement and patient safety principles, methodologies, and practical tools. The Boot Camp is required for all students pursuing the Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. It is strongly recommended for any student planning to undertake QI projects. Students seeking the Distinction

UT Southwestern GMEC and internal communications to PDAC, PCAC, and CRC

UT Southwestern graduate medical trainees use MedHub, a residency management system to track and document program and resident activities.

Quality Improvement Our physicians promote patient safety while enhancing the quality of patient care. UT Southwestern strives to prepare residents to provide the highest level of clinical care with continuous focus on safety, individual patient needs and compassion. Patients are cared for by residents who: Are appropriately supervised Possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities Understand the limits of their knowledge and experience Seek assistance as required to provide excellent

FAQs How many administrative fellows do you accept each year? We accept up to two (2) fellows each year into the program. How long is the fellowship program? 18 months. Is the Administrative Fellowship a paid position? Yes, UT Southwestern offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Are international applicants eligible for consideration? All complete applications for qualified applicants are eligible for consideration. If you are an international applicant, please be aware that we are not

Meet the fellows of the Administrative Fellowship at UT Southwestern.

The Administrative Fellowship offers the curriculum framework needed to accommodate the essential skills needed to flourish as a future leader in health care.