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James F Kellam¹, Douglas Archibald, James W Barber

¹1University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas.

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This study proposes core knowledge and competencies for orthopaedists in general and acute care surgery. These define essential skills for effective patient assessment and management in orthopaedic practice.

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Area of Science:

Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Education
Competency-Based Training

Background:

Evolving orthopaedic surgical care delivery necessitates defining expected knowledge and competencies.
A clear understanding is needed for orthopaedists providing general and/or acute care.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose essential knowledge and competencies for general and acute care orthopaedic surgery.
To establish a foundational standard for orthopaedic practice and training.

Main Methods:

Modified Delphi method employed by the General Orthopaedic Competency Task Force.
Involved stakeholders in general orthopaedic practice to identify core competencies.

Main Results:

Established two sets of competencies: assessment and management.
Assessment competencies cover evaluation, investigation, and planning.
Management competencies include definitive care (Management 1) and tiered care/transfer (Management 2), accommodating varying practice scopes.

Conclusions:

These competencies represent a foundational step in defining general and acute care orthopaedic surgery.
Further validation and discussion are crucial for ensuring clinical relevance and refining standards for training and certification.