Competency Based Education (CBE)

A futuristic scene of a medical trainee walking a glowing pathway, with holographic icons for competencies like 'clinical skills' and 'patient communication' lighting up as they pass. Mentor figures guide the way, set against a backdrop of fading traditional time markers, symbolizing the flexible, innovative journey of competency-based education.

These episodes explore how Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is reshaping health professions training — from curriculum design to assessment.

You’ll hear about its core principles, real-world challenges, and the impact on learners’ experiences. Together, they offer a clear and thoughtful look at what it means to build education around competence in today’s medical landscape.

Episodes

#4 How CBME makes residents beasts of assessment burden

Key points episode 4

  • Examines how Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) increases the assessment burden on residents.
  • Uses a Constructivist Grounded Theory approach with interviews from 23 Canadian residents.
  • Identifies nine types of assessment burdens linked to autonomy, relatedness, and competence.
  • Highlights issues like lack of control, unfair judgment, and unclear expectations.
  • Warns that excessive assessment can harm residents’ well-being and learning.
#44 – The same old (CBME) song and dance, my friend

Key points episode 44

  • Examines the different perspectives on Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) in the literature.
  • Explores the history of CBME and how it has evolved over time.
  • Discusses the challenges of implementing CBME, including unclear definitions and resistance to change.
  • Compares the rise and struggles of CBME to the Gartner Hype Cycle of innovation.
  • Emphasizes the need for ongoing evaluation and refinement to make CBME more effective.
#72 – Is this program competency-based?

Key points episode 72

  • Defines the core principles of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in health professions.
  • Identifies key components of CBE, including outcome competencies, sequenced progression, tailored learning experiences, competency-focused instruction, and programmatic assessment.
  • Provides a framework for educators to assess whether their programs are truly competency-based.

MedEd Studio: Jason Frank – Time and competency

Discover the evolution of Medical Education with Jason Frank: Unraveling the shift from chronos to Competency-Based training.

Dr. Jason R. Frank, portrait.
Jason R. Frank Photo: Erik Cronberg.

This episode of MedEdStudio offers an exclusive dive into the transformation in medical training, featuring Professor Jason Frank. Explore the origins, challenges, and future of competency-based education—a system where learning outcomes matter more than time spent. Perfect for educators, learners, and health professionals aiming to stay ahead in the dynamic world of medical education.

MedEd Studio: Jason Frank – Time and competency

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