Professional Certifications and Projects

[libertyyne]

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I am an accepted Medical Student. Currently I have the opportunity to participate in and complete Healthcare Quality Improvement Projects. Would Any certifications like:

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Certified Professional in Patient Safety
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Be beneficial during residency applications?

The only downside that I can think of is cost of maintenance during medical school.
Thanks.

 

[Amygdarya]

No, certifications by themselves are not beneficial during residency applications. (And if you have to pay for maintenance of certification, just forget about it.)

Actual QI/patient safety projects performed during medical school, especially if published, can be beneficial.