Molly Horstman

Molly Horstman, M.D., M.S., is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. She serves as an Investigator at the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center) and holds leadership roles including Associate Director of the VA Quality Scholars Program and Co-Director of the VA Advanced Fellowship in Health Professions Education.

• B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Rice University (2005)
• MD from University of Michigan Medical School (2009)
• Health Services Research M.S. at Baylor College of Medicine (2016)

Her research focuses on applying Health Services Research and Implementation Science methods to enhance hospital care quality and safety for older adults with dementia. She develops training programs in quality improvement and mentors future healthcare leaders.

Recent publications highlight her work in statistical process control for infection rates, antibiotic stewardship, discharge communication optimization, and competency frameworks for healthcare improvement fellowships. Key themes include geriatrics, patient safety, and healthcare metrics.

• 2021 Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching & Evaluation
• 2021 Early Career Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care
• 2022 Early Career IQuESt Faculty Research Award
• 2024 Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award for Educational Research

She leads the VA Quality Scholars Program and directs the Chief Resident in Quality and Safety Program. Her current grant, Hospital GamePlan4Care (2021-2026), focuses on dementia caregiver support systems.