Tag: competency
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Rubric of Entrustability
Thinking about using EPA’s as part of your Clinical Distinction Specialty Track Assessment Strategy? Understanding the rubric is imperative. First – let’s take a look at the rubric: Level 1: Not allowed to do the EPA Level 2: Do with full direct supervision Level 3: Do with supervision on demand This rubric was adopted from…
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Real Estate and the MSPE
We call the MSPE the dean’s letter because it’s signed by the dean. It’s written in collaboration with the Director of Enrollment Management and Student Success who gathers information from your transcript, your signature events, your Clinical Distinction forms, and you. It’s important to you because it’s your introduction to the residency director you hope…
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2 CD’s are Never 1 Longitudinal Course
Using the Same Topic of Study for CD I and II There is no restriction on doing the same project or using same topic of study for both Clinical Distinction I and II. This can take various forms depending on the project design and the students interest. Here some examples: As stated above in each…
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Why Competencies and EPAs are part of The Language of Clinical Distinction
When traveling to a foreign land, learning the language first allows a more robust experience of the culture, environment and people. Relationships can develop through shared communication. EPAs and competencies are the language of medical education. They inform how educators at both the UME and GME levels communicate. It colors the landscape and influences curriculum…
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The Hero’s Journey
This post describes the process of designing a specialty track and how it compares to Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. The Journey of Creating a Specialty Project A specialty project is like a good story. You are the writer of the story but you are also the hero. In any good story, the hero goes through…
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Competencies: A video
This video was created by Course Director Glenn Davis. It helps explain simply a nebulous concept that is critical to your success in Clinical Distinction. It’s short… and worth your time. Let me know what you think by leaving a comment.
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Final Products
Having a final product for your specialty track is not a requirement. However, for some students, it’s an ideal way to demonstrate what they learned and how they increased their competence. Final products can take nearly any form. Some examples include: You can probably imagine other final products. But, if it’s not required, why would…