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…
How a feedback culture creates a positive and effective practical learning environment
Feedback can be tricky. Done well, it’s a powerful tool for growth. Done poorly, it can demoralize even the most motivated learner. In EPA-based training, where learners are assessed on real-world clinical tasks, the stakes are even higher. That’s because EPA-based learning isn’t just about grading skills, it’s about building trust. EPAs, or Entrustable Professional…
Transforming your workplace into an effective training environment: making the most of EPA-based medical education
Let’s be honest: hospitals and clinics are hectic places. Alarms beep, phones buzz, coffee gets cold. Amidst all that chaos, expecting smooth, structured learning to “just happen” is… wishful thinking. But with the right approach, your clinical workplace can become a powerhouse for learning. Yes, even with the pager going off every five minutes. And…
