Make a Difference - Become an IMQ Surveyor February 1, 2016 General Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) , IMQ Surveyor 0 YOUR PARTICIPATION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Are you looking for a new activity? IMQ is looking for physicians who may be interested in becoming surveyors for the Ambulatory Care, Corrections, or CME Review Programs. The Ambulatory Program accredits surgery centers, offices, and medical groups in California. The Corrections Program reviews the healthcare in jails and juvenile facilities, and the CME Program reviews providers of CME. All surveyors contribute directly to the improved quality of care. They interact with colleagues throughout the state, and see best practices and innovation beyond their own medical community. The time commitment is generally 3 to 4 surveys a year. The general qualifications for an IMQ surveyor are: 1. CMA membership is required (or other state medical association) 2. Meaningful involvement in a related program 3. Active in medicine 4. Peer recommendations 5. A letter of recommendation from the county medical society The qualities sought in an IMQ surveyor are excellent communication skills, diplomacy, efficiency, fairness, flexibility, good judgment, reliability, ability to present ideas in a constructive and positive manner, and enthusiasm for learning. Survey travel expenses plus honorarium are paid. For more information, please contact Jill Silverman at (415) 882-5151 or email jsilverman@imq.org. Or visit the website at www.imq.org. We look forward to welcoming you to IMQ! Comments are closed.
