QI Coaches are Physicians nominated by their Division/Specialty to be the "Go-To" person as Project Leaders are designing their QI projects and preparing their applications for submission for MOC part 4 Approval. QI Coaches are trained coaches to fulfill their roles.
Roles and Responsibilities of the QI Coaches
- Attend QI Coaches training sessions
- Keep up to date on all updates from the MOC Part 4 Portfolio Sponsor Program
- Be familiar with the Postfolio Sponsor Process
- Act as a "coach" or mentor for Project Leaders within their own Division/ Specialty to ensure successful application submission process and provide continued mentorship for ongoing and approved projects
QI Coaches Nominated by their Division/Specialty
| Division/Specialty |
QI Coach(es) |
| Adolescent Medicine |
Metee Comkornruecha, MD |
| Gastroenterology |
Alisa Muniz-Crim,MD |
| General Pediatrics |
Jose Rosa-Olivares, MD
Amanda Porro, MD
Gloria Riefkohl, MD |
| Hospitalist |
Veronica Etinger, MD
Melissa Clemente, MD
Claudette Gonzalez, MD |
| Neonatology |
Adolfo Llanos, MD |
| Neurology |
Ian Miller, MD |
| Pediatric Critical Care |
Fernando Beltramo, MD |