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PURPOSE: We sought to determine the baseline QI/PS and population health knowledge for new obgyn interns in comparison to new interns from other specialties. BACKGROUND: The ACGME requires residents to be trained in practice-based learning and improvement (PBLI) as well as systems-based practice (SBP). In an effort to establish a formal curriculum for graduate medical education, several residencies at our institution are piloting a novel QI/PS/population health curriculum that will ensure residents are educated in SBP and PBLI. METHODS: Baseline knowledge of all new interns was assessed with the Quality Improvement Knowledge Application Tool-Revised (QIKAT-R), a self-assessment questionnaire and a Population Health Knowledge Application tool (POPKAT). Mean score differences for each intern group were measured with ANOVA. Interrater reliability was assessed using Cohen's k. RESULTS: Preliminary assessments of incoming obgyn interns compared to all new interns at our institution suggests they are equally familiar with the principles of QI (PBL1, PBL2 level 2) and PS (SBP level 2) but have a slightly higher baseline knowledge of population health (SBP2 level 3). Interrater reliability for total scores and individual categories on the QIKATR and POPKAT was consistent. DISCUSSION: Understanding baseline knowledge of new interns can help PDs obtain a baseline assessment of entering residents; SBP and PBLI. After implementation of a QI/PS/population health directed curricula, resident acquisition of knowledge for SBP and PBLI can be quantitated. A quantitative holistic assessment of knowledge utilizing validated knowledge tools will give programs an opportunity to evaluate the impact of their QI/PS/population health focused curricula.