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These programs include:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/mindfulness-center\/\">The Mindfulness Center<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>As interest in mindfulness continues to grow and more opportunities to learn and practice are available, the Mindfulness Center remains committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based mindfulness instruction. The Center offers <strong>eight-week courses<\/strong> in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness for Healthcare Providers<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness for Teachers and Educators<\/li>\n<li>The Science and Practice of Mindfulness<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness Reconnect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many participants choose to also attend the day-long retreats that are offered in conjunction with the courses and\/or the Tuesday night meditation group.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/iqps.med.virginia.edu\/cms\/first.php?pageid=10\">Institute for Quality &amp; Patient Safety<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The institute sponsors the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iqps.med.virginia.edu\/cms\/second.php?pageid=15\">Quality &amp; Safety Leadership in Academic Medicine (QSLAM)<\/a><\/strong> course which incorporates principles of quality improvement and patient safety, lean methodologies in support of the UVA Health System&#8217;s &#8220;Be Safe&#8221; initiative, process improvement skills, and expert panels showcasing successful quality improvement work. 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