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Teaching population health: a competency map approach to education
Victoria S Kaprielian1, Mina Silberberg, Mary Anne McDonald
1Department of Community and Family Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA. kaprielianv@campbell.edu
Summary
Duke University developed a competency map to train health professionals in population health improvement. This framework guides curriculum development for essential public health and team skills, enhancing community health initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Population Health Management
- Community Health Initiatives
Background:
- Growing calls for integrating population health approaches in health professional training.
- Duke University's extensive experience in community-based health improvement projects.
- Identified curriculum gaps in preparing health professionals for public health practice and community engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the need for effective training in population health improvement.
- To develop a framework for interprofessional education in public health.
- To guide curriculum design and evaluation for health professionals.
Main Methods:
- Development of a competency map based on clinical and educational experiences.
- Defining learning objectives across different proficiency levels (novice to expert).
- Integrating competencies into educational programs for learners and faculty.
Main Results:
- A structured competency map was created to guide population health training.
- The map facilitates curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment.
- Examples of application and evaluation at Duke University are provided.
Conclusions:
- The competency map serves as a valuable tool for developing population health training programs.
- It supports the integration of essential skills like critical thinking and team collaboration.
- The framework is adaptable for use in other institutions seeking to enhance population health education.
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