A key goal of the QuEST Network is to train and mobilize the next generation of health system researchers in order to expand academic interests and policy investments in rigorous health system quality research.

QuEST Learn provides active opportunities for learning, collaboration, and connections among QuEST Network members. The 5 focus areas of QuEST Learn are shown in the figure below.

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Our 2025 activities

Science for Health Systems Conference
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Registration is now open for this inaugural conference — happening October 29–31, 2025 at the The Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center. Join global leaders, researchers, and changemakers to explore how health systems can be transformed for greater impact. Explore more here.

This event is brought to you by the QuEST Network, WashU School of Medicine, and WashU New School of Public Health.

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‍2025 QuEST Seminar Series

This first seminar “Introducing QuEST to WashU” on May 8th will serve as a space to exchange ideas, explore innovative methods, and discuss findings that can meaningfully improve health system performance. A key goal of this event is to spark dialogue on how health systems research intersects with ongoing work at WashU. Register here.

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Open to Centers and Research Affiliates

• QuEST Flagship Health System Quality Course
• QuEST Research Seminars
• In-person research training courses
• QuEST Annual Symposia
• Mentorship connections

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Open to the public

• Select QuEST online courses and workshops
• QuEST Policy Round Table

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Cognitive Interview Workshop

Reproducible Research Workshop

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