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 […]
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 […]
How feedback could create 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 […]
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. […]
How to Design Clear EPAs
Translating Competencies into Meaningful Clinical Activities. As medical education continues to evolve toward competency-based models, Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are emerging as a powerful bridge between abstract competencies and real-world […]
Why self-directed learning matters in EPA-based training
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) have changed how we train and assess professionals. Instead of just learning theory, trainees gain real-world skills they need to perform safely and independently. But for […]
The 5 most important Benefits of introducing an EPA-Based Training Program
Over the years, we have helped many medical training programs switch to an EPA-based training program using Reconcept EPA Portfolio. In this article we list the top 5 benefits we consistently […]
How to use EPAs in practice
Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are an effective and proven assessment framework to translate competencies into daily healthcare practice. A core feature of EPAs is the Entrustable part. This entrustability is […]
EPAs explained: the backbone of Competency-Based Medical Education
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is rapidly becoming the standard. You may have heard about EPAs, but how do they relate to CBME and what does their practical application look like? […]
Workplace-Based Assessment in Today’s Medical Education
Throughout the history of medicine, no medical specialist, physician, or nurse ever learned their vocation without seeing a patient. Learning in a practical setting is central to any medical education […]
