Surgical Quality Improvement by Rachel R. Kelz, ISBN-13: 978-3319233574

This book teaches the theories and concepts behind surgical quality improvement and explains the skills and traits needed to become a high quality provider.

The editors aim to teach and inspire the reader to achieve high quality outcomes and strive for continuous improvement.

This unique handbook is designed for surgeons involved in personal, programmatic, institutional, regional or national QI efforts. The book highlights key quality improvement principles that relate to the care of the surgical patient. Theories as well as practical tips regarding quality improvement are gathered for this outstanding resource.

Aimed at surgical residents and young surgical faculty, Success in Academic Surgery: Surgical Quality Improvement is written by expert authors who are members of the Association for Academic Surgery. No similar book directed at surgeons exists, and this is a timely and comprehensive QI resource for trainees, educators, and surgical leaders.

Rachel R. Kelz, MD MSCE

Associate Professor of Surgery

Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program ACS NSQIP, Surgeon Champion Department of Surgery Center for Surgery and Health Economics University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine