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Kevin O'Leary
Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Kevin J. O'Leary is a prominent figure in hospital medicine and healthcare quality at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Here's an overview of his roles and accomplishments:
Professional Positions
Kevin O'Leary holds several key positions at Northwestern:
- Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine
- Associate Chair for Quality in the Department of Medicine
- Medical Director for Quality at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Professor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine)
- John T. Clarke Professor of Medicine
Education and Training
Dr. O'Leary received his medical education and training as follows:
- MD from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (1997)2
- Residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2000)2
- MS in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety from Northwestern University3
Research and Expertise
Dr. O'Leary's research interests and areas of expertise include:
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Patient safety
- Hospital medicine
- Medical education
He is the founding Director of the Northwestern Medicine Academy for Quality and Safety Improvement (NM AQSI), which received the Leape Ahead Award from the American Association for Physician Leadership in 2015.1
Publications and Editorial Roles
Kevin O'Leary is an accomplished author with numerous peer-reviewed publications. He serves as a Deputy Editor for the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.13
Leadership in Quality Improvement
Dr. O'Leary leads several quality improvement initiatives:
- Principal investigator of the Redesigning Systems to Improve Quality for Hospitalized Patients (RESET) project, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality1
- Involved in developing Northwestern's hospitalist program, now one of the largest in the nation1
Board Certifications
He is board-certified in:
Kevin O'Leary's work focuses on improving patient care, enhancing healthcare quality, and advancing medical education in the field of hospital medicine. His leadership roles at Northwestern University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital position him as a key figure in shaping the future of hospital-based patient care and quality improvement initiatives.
