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Today marks 4 years since nearly the entire @IU_SOQIC team left Northwestern. Many of us moved to Indiana @IU_Surgery, but others went to @UMichSurgery & @UChicago. I am very proud of how they have all thrived, & I love that we continue working together. Several new R01s/T32 came through recently for these surgeon-scientists! @IU_SOQIC is now even larger than it was at Northwestern with more than 55 faculty, fellows, and staff working collaboratively and having a great time!
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Congratulations to @TonyYangMD on receiving a @NIH R01 grant from @NIDDKgov to support a multi-site clinical trial focused on improving screening colonoscopy quality in rural hospitals through AI-assisted video-based feedback. The project reflects continued national investment in advancing quality improvement and preventive care in digestive diseases. 🫀🔎
Image description: Graphic congratulating Anthony D. Yang, MD, on receiving an R01 grant for his project, “Video-Based Bundle to Improve Screening Colonoscopy Quality in Lower-Volume Clinicians,” featuring his headshot and IU School of Medicine Department of Surgery branding.
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Exciting updates - ISQIC SSI Reduction Project is wrapping up baseline data collection and starting implementation phase in 2026. Data reports coming soon to help your facility identify key areas for improvement. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to [email protected]!
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Inspiring talk from our @ISQIC1 keynote speaker and Founding Director @kbilimoria at our 9th Annual Conference.
A great reminder of where ISQIC came from, what we’ve achieved, and where we can go together as a two state collaborative.
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Full house for the Annual @ISQIC1 Conference for Illinois and Indiana hospitals. More than 40 hospitals in attendance. The two directors, @rpmerkow and @TonyYangMD, kicking off the meeting. Feels good to see everyone again.
Spots are filling up! Join us at the 2025 ISQIC Conference for a unique mix of surgical QI learning and networking. Free & open to everyone. Register now: BIT.LY/ISQIC2025
Registration is open for our 2025 Conference in Lafayette, IN! Join us for a fun day focused on surgical QI with new and old friends! Free to attend, open to all. Register: BIT.LY/ISQIC2025
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We had a Cameo from the late George Wendt to welcome our hospitals to the 2020 @ISQIC1 annual meeting. “Da ISQIC!!”
Can’t wait to see what our collaborative leaders, @TonyYangMD & @rpmerkow, have planned for our upcoming Illinois/Indiana meeting!
Join us at the Indiana ACS Annual Scientific Meeting on Saturday, April 26 to learn about ISQIC's video review initiative! Stop by our table to chat about advancing quality improvement at your hospital. #INACS2025 #ISQIC @TonyYangMD @rpmerkow @AmCollSurgeons @IU_Surgery
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Legendary surgeon, Nat Soper, was our visiting prof this week. Many faculty at @IU_Surgery worked for him at Northwestern, trained under him, or partnered with him in @SAGES_Updates. A pioneer in laparoscopy & an outstanding leader, he led Northwestern Surgery to its highest point in its history. Now he is now having an incredible impact at U of Arizona Phoenix. A wonderful human, mentor, and friend. I’m sure all of us, and friends who are still at Northwestern, miss having you as our chair.
Webinar alert! Join us Wed 10/23 at 12 pm ET to explore next steps for ISQIC participation. We’ll also discuss the upcoming project and upgraded data platform. Your input is welcome! Email [email protected] for the registration link. @TonyYangMD @rpmerkow
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Great time hanging with my good friend @TonyYangMD at #ACSQSC24 representing @ISQIC1. Ran into @IU_SOQIC alumni @m_wandling and many other old friends and quality colleagues. Excited to share our next @ISQIC1 projects later this month!!
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Team @IU_SOQIC’s spring retreat brought together our group of >50 faculty, fellows, & staff to focus on our major research programs (e.g., @ISQIC1, @sentteam), works in progress, grant development, trainee mentoring, writing workshops, socializing, & more! @IU_Surgery
There’s still time to join dozens of Illinois and Indiana hospitals in our mission to improve surgical care! Whether you're planning to apply or just learned about us, there's no better time to join our community - email [email protected] for more info. @rpmerkow @TonyYangMD
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Dozens of Indiana hospitals are joining our Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC), so we are the same collaborative but just changed “Illinois” to “Illiana” to represent both states! Good showing at annual Indiana ACS Chapter meeting today. @AmCollSurgeons – at Indianapolis, IN
Celebrating another productive ISQIC Advisory Committee meeting to discuss our next project! Proudly partnering with 50 hospitals and counting, dedicated to elevating the standard of surgical care in IL & IN. It's not too late to join - email [email protected] for details.
Deadline extended! ISQIC applications are open until April 19th. Act now for a unique opportunity to shape the quality of surgical care at your institution and across IL & IN. Email [email protected] for questions. @IU_Surgery @uchicagosurgery @TonyYangMD @rpmerkow @kbilimoria
Big news - ISQIC is now accepting applications! Join us in shaping the future of surgical care quality in Illinois and Indiana. Abundant quality improvement resources are available at no cost to you. Reach out to [email protected] for application materials. @AmCollSurgeons
