Editorial - Competency-Based Medical Education:Myths And Truths Cbme: Myths And Truths

Abstract

Competency based medical education
• Focus of curriculum: Competencies are clearly defined and that
needs to be achieved at the end of training.
• Structure and content of curriculum: CBME is paced.
• Goal: Knowledge application.
• Learning style: Teachers and learners are both equally involved.
• Logistics of training Implementation: CBME it is not time bound.
• Assessment: Assessment is based on Formative assessment,
feedback and is criterion referenced. Assessment is by multiple tools,
multiple assessors, multiple times, longitudinal and frequent. Lot of
emphasis is on authentic work-based assessment under direct
observation.