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Competence Commmittees
This online resource will introduce you to the concept of the Competence Committee, and provides several examples how those committees are being utilized across McMaster.
As per the Royal College: “With Competence by Design (CBD), we introduce the important concept of a competence committee. The competence committee makes decisions and recommendations using highly integrative data from multiple EPA and milestone observations, as well as feedback from clinical practice. A competence committee allows for an informed group decision-making process where patterns of performance can be collated to reveal a broad picture of a resident’s progression toward competence.”
Overall Guidance on Competence Committees
Competence Committee Example: Pediatric Critical Care
Competence Committee Example: Core Pediatrics
Competence Committee Example: General Surgery
Competence Committee Example: Obstetrics and and Gynaecology
Templates and Resources
CBME has assembled a series of templates and resources dedicated to guiding you through setting up your Competence Committee. These templates can be found via the “resources” menu option, or directly via the link below.