This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, and approved by McMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education Program on March 29, 2019. Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes. You may claim a maximum of 1 Self-Assessment hours (credits are automatically calculated).
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Module 1: Introduction Launch Module 1
The following modules provide a general introduction to Competence by Design and changes to come with the implementation of competency-based medical education in residency programs. In these modules faculty, senior learners, and other health care professionals will be referred to as ‘teachers’.
Module 2: Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), Milestones, and Resident Assessment Launch Module 2
This module covers:
- Definitions of EPAs and Milestones
- Assessment in CBD
- How to complete the Royal College Form 1
- How to use an entrustment scale
- Tips and tricks to incorporate feedback and assessment in practice
Module 3: Teacher as Coach Launch Module 3
This module covers the:
- Role of teachers as coaches in the CBD system
- Framework for coaching in the CBD system
- Role of academic coaches in the CBD system
Module 4: The Power of Direct Observation...and Feedback Launch Module 4
This module covers:
- The importance of providing direct observation and feedback to medical learners
- Ways to overcome barriers to observation and improve the garnishing and nutritional value of the feedback ‘sandwich’.
Module 5: Competence Committees Launch Module 5
This module covers the role of Competence Committees in CBD.
Module 6: Review Launch Module 6
This module reviews what you need to know as a teacher in the CBD system.
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In order to receive a Certificate of Participation, you need to complete the following quiz. Please note that the McMaster Postgraduate Medical Education Office will be able to see your response to the following questions. You score and responses will not be shared with individual departments or divisions.
Once you’ve completed the modules and course quiz, you may submit a request below to received a certificate of completion from the CBME Office.
To enter this activity into RCPSC Mainport, go to ‘Enter a CPD Activity’ and select ‘Section 3 – Assessment Activities’ and the domain ‘Clinician Educator’. Select ‘Introduction to Competence by Design’.
Once you’ve completed the modules and quiz, we would highly appreciate your feedback. You can click the link below to launch our post-course survey.
Development Team
- Mac-CBME Office
- PGME Office
- CBME Faculty Development Committee
- CBME Learner Development Committee
- Introduction to Competence By Design: Dr. Anne Wong & Dr. Parveen Wasi
- EPAs & Milestones: Dr. Deepak Dath, Dr. Inderpal Saluja, Dr. Alim Pardhan
- Faculty as Coach: Dr. Amie Cullimore
- Direct Observation & Feedback: Dr. Joann Corey, Dr. Natasja Menezes, Dr. Anthony Levinson
- Division of e-Learning Innovation
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Credits
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada MOC Section 3
This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, and approved by McMaster University, Continuing Health Sciences Education Program on March 29, 2019. Remember to visit MAINPORT to record your learning and outcomes. You may claim a maximum of 1 Self-Assessment hours (credits are automatically calculated).