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…
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…
How to design clear EPAs
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 clinical practice. EPAs offer a practical and observable framework that supports learners’ development toward independent responsibility. But how do you actually design clear and effective EPAs? In this article, we’ll walk…
Outlining the essential portfolio functionalities for EPA-based medical education
A digital portfolio system is crucial for effectively implementing EPA-based medical education. This article outlines the essential portfolio functionalities to bring your training program into practice. Are you struggling to bring your EPA-based training program from theory into the workplace? Do you have the feeling that you constantly have to encourage staff members to participate…
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 see and hear from program directors and trainees who have been working with EPAs. 1.Holistic assessment EPAs provide a comprehensive assessment of a trainee’s abilities…
EPA supervision levels explained
EPAs are evaluated using a scale of required supervision. But how do these supervision levels work? Find out more in this article.
