The Institute for Healthcare Studies at Northwestern University is a leader in healthcare quality and patient safety education and research. Northwestern University offers three graduate-level programs in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety:

Master of Science degree in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety: This program is designed for both clinical and non-clinical professionals who want to focus their career development on these important areas in health care. Graduates from this program will be prepared for leadership positions in healthcare quality and patient safety. This is an 18-month, part-time program.

Faculty Development Program in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety: This program will prepare faculty to become effective healthcare quality and patient safety educators, leaders, and innovators.  This program provides a context for faculty to explore and develop the educational tools, methods, and curricular approaches for integrating healthcare quality and patient safety into medical education. This is a 12-month, part-time program.

Certificate in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety: The Certificate is designed for healthcare professionals who want to gain a deep understanding of these important areas. It is ideal for those who want to advance their knowledge and develop leadership skills. This is a 12-month, part-time program. This certificate can be obtained while living outside the Chicago area.