New Jersey Learning Collaborative 2025-2026
Program Overview
The New Jersey Learning Collaborative aims to train the next generation of family physicians and move the needle on advancing care delivery throughout New Jersey by providing quality improvement (QI) and leadership training for residents and early career faculty.
New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians (NJAFP) QI Collaborative utilizes the Model for Improvement to guide its approach to teach and implementing quality improvement in family medicine residency programs. The program includes 2-3 learning sessions with action periods occurring in between, as shown below:
For the 2025-26 collaborative year, the program will be continuing the focus of increasing HIV screening rates in partnership with the SPARC-HIV NJ (Screening, Prevention, and Routine Care for HIV in New Jersey) Program supported by the Rutgers Business School - Supply Chain Management.
In addition to the collaborative, Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) and Rutgers Network of Affiliated Family Medicine Residencies (RU-NAFMR) have created curriculum to equip Family Medicine residents and faculty with the knowledge and skills needed to implement CQI effectively and to improve skills and confidence in leadership and team management.
Sessions provided by HMH and RU-NAFMR will consist of the following and will include pre- and post-session knowledge assessments that are eligible for CME:
HMH Quality Improvement Curriculum
- Foundations of Quality Improvement
- Patient-Centered CQI
- Implementing CQI in Practice
- Leadership and Sustainability
RU-NAFMR Leadership Curriculum
- The Business of Medicine
- Change Management
- Leadership Styles
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Program Objectives
SPARC-HIV NJ GENERAL OBJECTIVES: Improve HIV screening rates, use of PrEP for eligible patients, and decrease HIV-related stigma in the healthcare setting.
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- Decrease HIV-related stigma in the healthcare setting.
- Increase the number of patients aged 13 or older screened for HIV
- Increase in the number of prescriptions for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Increase in the number of people testing positive for HIV linked to care/starting antiretroviral therapy within 30 days.
- Increase in number of referrals for HIV-related supportive services (e.g., housing support and food supplements)
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES:
- Real-world application of CQI in Family Medicine practices and residencies
- Collaboration and Networking: Foster collaboration and networking of Family Medicine Faculty of the residencies in two major health systems in New Jersey
- Continuous Learning: Encourage ongoing learning and participation in CQI activities at the local, health system, and state levels.
RU-NAFMR CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the 2025-26 Learning Collaborative year, participants should be able to:
- Describe the healthcare environment to their colleagues and personnel
- Identify components of the change management process and factors that influence change
- Demonstrate skills required to effectively communicate with stakeholders and teams
- Discuss strategies for managing projects and people
Interested in Participating?
If your program is interested in participating in one or more of the learning collaborative tracks this year, please fill out the Program Registration form linked HERE or use the link below:
New Jersey Learning Collaborative 2025-26 Registration Form
Once the form is completed, you will be contacted with any next steps for your chosen program tracks.
Deadline for Registration: July 15, 2025
Questions?
Have a question about the New Jersey Learning Collaborative? Feel free to write us below:
For any program collaborative track related questions please reach out to the following team members:
NJAFP:jsowden@njafp.org
RU-NAFMR:hemlerje@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Check out the NJ Learning Collaborative Information Session!
The New Jersey Learning Collaborative_Info Session_RUNAFMR_HMH_NJAFP