Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi Study
Background: Ambulatory training in internal medicine has been noted to be dysfunctional and inadequate. In this study, we developed a set of competency-based outcomes specific to ambulatory care to guide the design, implementation and evaluation of instructional events to ensure that societal needs...
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doaj-6dc71ccb71f74f9cb7ca363c8f4714072020-11-24T22:29:04ZengCanadian Medical Education JournalCanadian Medical Education Journal1923-12022012-04-0131e21e2123717Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi StudyRené Wong0University of TorontoBackground: Ambulatory training in internal medicine has been noted to be dysfunctional and inadequate. In this study, we developed a set of competency-based outcomes specific to ambulatory care to guide the design, implementation and evaluation of instructional events to ensure that societal needs are addressed. Methods: In 2007 a Delphi technique was used to reach consensus and define the priorities for competency-based training in ambulatory care for internal medicine residents. Four groups of stakeholders in Canada participated: program directors, members of the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine, recent graduates, and residents. Results: Two rounds of the Delphi process were required to reach consensus on a set of sixty competency-based educational objectives in ambulatory care that were classified under the CanMEDS roles. The inclusion of recent graduates in this study resulted in the addition of non-clinical topics that would have otherwise been missed, falling under roles historically viewed as being challenging to teach and evaluate (Manager, Health Advocate). Conclusion: This study is the first time a Delphi-process has been used to define the priorities for ambulatory care training in internal medicine under a competency-based framework. The resulting compendium of competency-based objectives provides a foundation from which educators can design, evaluate and modify existing training experiences.https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/36570 |
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Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi Study |
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Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi Study |
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Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi Study |
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Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi Study |
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Defining Content for a Competency-based (CanMEDS) Postgraduate Curriculum in Ambulatory Care: A Delphi Study |
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Canadian Medical Education Journal |
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Canadian Medical Education Journal |
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Background: Ambulatory training in internal medicine has been noted to be dysfunctional and inadequate. In this study, we developed a set of competency-based outcomes specific to ambulatory care to guide the design, implementation and evaluation of instructional events to ensure that societal needs are addressed.
Methods: In 2007 a Delphi technique was used to reach consensus and define the priorities for competency-based training in ambulatory care for internal medicine residents. Four groups of stakeholders in Canada participated: program directors, members of the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine, recent graduates, and residents.
Results: Two rounds of the Delphi process were required to reach consensus on a set of sixty competency-based educational objectives in ambulatory care that were classified under the CanMEDS roles. The inclusion of recent graduates in this study resulted in the addition of non-clinical topics that would have otherwise been missed, falling under roles historically viewed as being challenging to teach and evaluate (Manager, Health Advocate).
Conclusion: This study is the first time a Delphi-process has been used to define the priorities for ambulatory care training in internal medicine under a competency-based framework. The resulting compendium of competency-based objectives provides a foundation from which educators can design, evaluate and modify existing training experiences. |
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