From Project to Publication - Turning QI work into a Journal Article

Wednesday 10 June 2026

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Wed 10 Jun 2026

18:00 - 19:30

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Overview

Join us for an engaging and practical session with Dr Kieran Walsh, Clinical Director from the BMJ, designed to guide you through the essential steps of turning a Quality Improvement (QI) project into a publishable journal article. This webinar will highlight why preparing your publication from the very start of your QI initiative is crucial – helping you collect the right data; document change effectively and align your project with internationally recognised reporting standards.

Whether you are new to QI, looking to publish for the first time, or seeking to strengthen future submissions, this event will equip you with practical insights and the confidence to navigate the publication process successfully.

What you will learn:
- How to prepare for publication from the start of your project
- How to ensure you create a great first impression on editors
- How to write up QI reports according to internationally recognised guidance

Target audience:
Anyone with an interest in QI and publishing QI projects, with a focus on Resident Doctors and doctors in training.

Programme

Wednesday 10 June 2026

This webinar starts at 18:00 UK time

18:00	Welcome and Introduction Dr Kerri Baker, Dean of Education and Training, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
18:05	How to get a quality improvement (QI) report published in a medical journal – 1 Dr Kieran Walsh, Clinical Director, British Medical Journal * preparing for publication from the start * creating a great first impression
18:35	Short stretch break
18:40	How to get a quality improvement report published in a medical journal – 2 Dr Kieran Walsh, Clinical Director, British Medical Journal * writing a QI report * internationally recognised guidance
19:10	Q&A
19:30	Thanks and Close

Please note that on occasion event programmes may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

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	Fee £
Standard Fee	£20
RCPE Fellow / Member	£10
Allied Health Professional	£10
RCPE Student Member	£0

Cancellation policy

If you have to cancel your place within 4 days days of this event, we regret that we are unable to provide a refund.

The event will be available to view on catch-up for 28 days after the live event, therefore, there is still an opportunity to view the talks if you are not able to attend on the day.

Booking Terms & Conditions: Please read the College’s full event booking Ts&Cs regarding event changes, CPD, and data protection in the event policies section on our Event FAQ pages.

Further information

Certificates

All relevant events are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To receive a CPD certificate delegates must have completed the online feedback survey. The survey will close 28 days after the original broadcast of the event on the Wednesday 8 July 2026, with certificates being issued shortly after this.

Certificates cannot be issued after the survey has closed.

Catch-up

Registered delegates can view this event on catch-up for up to 28 days following the live event until, i.e. until 8 July 2026. Please note that in line with Federation rules, the CPD period is 28 days from the live event. To obtain a CPD certificate you must have completed the online feedback survey by 8 July 2026.

If you are unable to attend this event live but would like to view this event for 28 days post-event and qualify for a CPD certificate (if feedback is completed), please register before the live event is due to take place in order to be given access. It is not possible to register for catch-up viewing after the live event has taken place.

Event co-ordinator

Eileen Strawn

Telephone

+ 44 (0)131 247 3619

e.strawn@rcpe.ac.uk

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