How to Implement Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Successfully

About this episode

Anju Visen-Singh and Sylvia Mioduszewska discuss the implementation of Competency-Based Medical Education and its challenges.

In this episode of The Holistic Success Show, Anju Visen-Singh and Sylvia Mioduszewska explore the ins and outs of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME). What you'll learn: What is Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)? Why CBME implementation is challenging—and how to overcome it The role of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in CBME Best practices for implementing CBME in a structured, responsible way How infrastructure and feedback systems support long-term success What other professional programs can learn from CBME in medical education Timestamp of our conversation: 00:58 - What is Competency Based Medical Education (CBME)? 01:58 - What makes CBME implementation challenging? 03:38 - What is an Entrustrable Professional Activity (EPA)? 04:31 - What does a working model of CBME look like? 06:56 - How can CBME be implemented responsibly? 09:15 - What is required to make CBME work? 11:45 - How can other professions benefit from CBME practices? Links Acuity Best Practices Guide for CBME - Coming Soon Acuity Insights CBME Youtube Playlist Holistic Success Show Episode 4: What EPAs Really Are and How to Use Them Effectively Speakers: Anju Visen-Singh Vice President…

People in this episode

Host: Anju Visen-Singh

Guest: Sylvia Mioduszewska

Topics covered

• Competency-Based Medical Education
• Entrustable Professional Activities
• medical education
• implementation challenges
• best practices

Keywords

• CBME
• Entrustable Professional Activities
• medical education
• implementation
• best practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acuity Insights

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