2026 APSF Trainee Quality Improvement/Patient Safety (TQI/PS) Recognition Program
DEADLINE EXTENSION: The deadline has been extended from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026
The APSF Committee on Education and Training announces the 2026 APSF Trainee Quality Improvement/Patient Safety (TQI/PS) Program. The 2026 program hosts tracks for Physician Anesthesiology residents, Nurse Anesthesia students/residents, and student Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Participant eligibility will include all current trainees and those who graduated in the immediately prior academic year (e.g., those who graduated in 2025 are eligible to submit their work for the 2026 program). APSF invites all anesthesia professionals in training to demonstrate their program’s work in patient safety and QI initiatives.
The winner in each track will be notified on or about August 1, 2026. APSF will sponsor (airfare, hotel) each of the winners to attend the 2026 Stoelting Conference in National Harbor, MD, September 9-10, 2026, to share their work and network with attendees. APSF sponsorship will be limited to the primary (first) author or their designee. The winning submissions will also be uploaded to the APSF website following the Stoelting Conference.
Submissions
Applicants may independently determine the best media for submitting their project summary. Acceptable formats include a document or an audio/video recording. APSF will create a cloud-based site for applicants to upload their submissions.
Video Submissions
Valid video submissions shall contain a video abstract created on a mobile or other recording device of the individual’s choice. A maximum of 4 minutes per abstract is allowed, with 3 minutes for the abstract presentation and 1 minute for discussion. The video must be in MP4 or WMV. The maximum file size allowed is 250 MB.
Submission Process.
- Create a document or audio/video showcasing your patient safety and quality improvement innovation.
- Send a brief email notification of your completed submission to the APSF Resident QI Committee at [email protected]. A committee member will acknowledge receipt and provide email instructions for the upload process.
- Upload the document, audio, or video submission.
The project submission deadline is June 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
In fairness to all programs and trainees, incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. Please email any inquiries to [email protected]. A committee member will promptly respond.
All trainees are encouraged to submit their best work and strongly support the APSF Vision – That no one shall be harmed by anesthesia care.
