Article 2021

The Role of EPAs in Creating a National System of Time-Variable Competency-Based Medical Education

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Karpinski, Jolanta
 FJ
Frank, Jason R.
Academic Medicine
Journal · Vol. 96 · Issue 7 · pp. S36-S41
Abstract

Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) have emerged as a meaningful framework for achieving competency-based medical education (CBME). However, little is known about how to adapt EPAs to large-scale, multispecialty, system-wide implementations. The authors describe the design and experience of creating such a system based on EPAs and the Van Melle Core Components Framework for all accredited training programs under the auspices of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The resulting design is a unique configuration and use of EPAs, called Royal College EPAs. Others looking to implement EPAs for large-scale health professions education systems may want to consider this design approach. © Copyright by the Association of American Medical Colleges.

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clinical competence human medical education procedures Humans Internship and Residency curriculum Canada competency-based education implementation science time factor Time Factors
Author Affiliations
Office of Specialty Education, L’École de médecine, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Department of Emergency Medicine, Université d'Ottawa, Faculté de Médecine, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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