Two approaches to the Clinical Competency Committee: Validation vs. Supplementary Insight
In this article, we explore how different educational cultures operationalize the CCC, from validating workplace-based assessments to creating dedicated space for holistic ‘gut feeling’ and expert intuition. And why combining these approaches gives room for a resilient assessment culture. Across international medical education frameworks, the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) plays an indisputable role in high-stakes…
The Role of the Clinical Competency Committee in EPA-Based Learning
In this article, we explore how the Clinical Competency Committee leverages group wisdom to transform individual workplace observations into defensible, high-stakes entrustment decisions. In Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), moving away from traditional time-based training toward entrustment-based progression changes everything about how we assess trainees. While daily observations give us great snapshots of individual performance, granting…
The evolution of postgraduate medical education: Integrating EPAs into European Training Requirements (ETRs)
Across Europe, the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) is reshaping training standards by integrating Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) into European Training Requirements (ETRs). The ultimate goal? Harmonise postgraduate medical education across Europe. this article, we explore what exactly are ETRs and how you can use them as a practical foundation for your own EPA-based…
From data to insight: automating Milestone scores through Workplace-Based Assessments
EPAs offer a holistic view, while Milestones define competencies. Discover how smart automation reduces the admin burden of tracking progress.
CanMEDS 2025: Implications for Competency-Based Medical Education
The 2025 CanMEDS update guides CBME with modern competencies for real-world clinical practice. Read our article to find out how.
Integrating EPAs and milestones: connecting assessment and development
EPAs and milestones are both essential to competency-based medical education, yet their real power lies in how they work together. How this integration supports defensible assessment and meaningful learner development is explored in this article.
EPA-based medical education: how to strike a balance between assessment and trust
Picture this: a trainee spends more time filling out assessment forms than actually performing procedures, and the trainer feels like they’re constantly policing paperwork instead of teaching. This scenario is all too common in EPA-based programs: trainers and institutions often try to assess every aspect of a training program through formal assessment. The intention is understandable:…
5 Steps to successfully implement an EPA Portfolio
If you’re reading this blog, we assume you’re already familiar with EPA-based education and are ready to put it into practice for your medical program. An important but often overlooked step is a successful implementation for your EPA Portfolio. Hopefully, you’ve found the portfolio that suits you best. If not, be sure to check out…
A full picture: How to integrate student information systems and digital portfolios in EPA-based medical education
When working with Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), using the right technology can make a big difference in how smoothly and effectively things run. Student information systems (SIS) and digital portfolios are two key digital tools. Each play an important role, and together they help improve both the admin side and the learning experience. Understanding how…
The essential steps to follow when implementing an EPA-based medical curriculum
Implementing an Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA)-based medical curriculum marks a profound transformation in how we approach medical education. It moves the focus away from abstract competency checklists and towards the real-world responsibilities that define day-to-day clinical practice. However, as with any major shift, making this transition effectively requires careful planning and structured execution. Drawing on…
