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Who can do this procedure? Using entrustable professional activities to determine curriculum and entrustment in anesthesiology – An international survey

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Abstract Introduction As competency-based curricula get increasing attention in postgraduate medical education, Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are gaining in popularity. The aim of this survey was to determine the use… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Introduction As competency-based curricula get increasing attention in postgraduate medical education, Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are gaining in popularity. The aim of this survey was to determine the use of EPAs in anesthesiology training programs across Europe and North America. Methods A survey was developed and distributed to anesthesiology residency training program directors in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, USA and Canada. A convergent design mixed-methods approach was used to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data. Results The survey response rate was 38% (108 of 284). Seven percent of respondents used EPAs for making entrustment decisions. Fifty-three percent of institutions have not implemented any specific system to make such decisions. The majority of respondents agree that EPAs should become an integral part of the training of residents in anesthesiology as they are universal and easy to use. Conclusion Although recommended by several national societies, EPAs are used in few anesthesiology training programs. Over half of responding programs have no specific system for making entrustment decisions. Although several countries are adopting or planning to adopt EPAs and national societies are recommending the use of EPAs as a framework in their competency-based programs, few are yet using these to make “competence” decisions.

Keywords: anesthesiology; professional activities; using entrustable; survey; entrustable professional; procedure using

Journal Title: Medical Teacher
Year Published: 2022

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