Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR)
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR). I am privileged to be the incoming chair of QCOR. I am truly honored to step into this role after the outstanding leadership of Dr. Pam Peterson. She has provided direction in a time of change as we move past the pandemic and move the QCOR meetings to the fall. The council comprises outstanding investigators and clinicians from across AHA to work with others toward improving cardiovascular care.
Elizabeth A. Jackson, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA
Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR)
QCOR Science News
The QCOR Council actively participates in the publication of scientific statements or guidelines that are important to our members. We've included those along with articles or research that cover topics of interest to our members below.
Science News
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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes articles related to improving cardiovascular health and health care, and includes original research, reviews, and case studies relevant to clinical decision-making and health care policy.
QCOR Council Awards
The Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) proudly sponsors an award and travel grant to its specialty conference, as well as a medical student scholarship.
Young Investigator Database Research Seed Grants
QCOR greatly values the development of young clinical investigators. We have a limited number of seed grants for young investigators for meritorious research projects based on the data gathered from GWTG®.
Current AHA Research Grant and Funding Opportunities
Grant and funding opportunities are posted throughout the year. Check out a complete listing of current RFPs and apply to fund your research today.
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