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Area of Science:

  • Translational Medicine
  • Research Training
  • Competency Frameworks

Background:

  • Translational medicine research faces challenges with resource waste and irreproducibility.
  • Existing training programs for translational scientists lack comprehensive coverage of necessary knowledge and skills.
  • Current translational research training programs struggle with developing effective competency frameworks and assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) specifically for translational scientists.
  • To create a standardized framework for training and assessing translational scientists.
  • To enhance the transparency and reproducibility of translational research methods and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi technique was employed in 2019 to achieve consensus among experts.
  • A nominal group technique focus group was conducted in 2018 to inform the Delphi process.
  • An international panel of 22 translational experts participated in the consensus-building process.

Main Results:

  • Consensus was achieved on 89% of items after the first round and 100% after the second round.
  • A final list of 17 Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) was developed.
  • These 17 EPAs are organized into 7 distinct sections.

Conclusions:

  • Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) represent a novel concept for research training.
  • The developed EPAs can serve as a foundational framework for enhancing translational scientist education.
  • Implementing these EPAs aims to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical application, reduce research waste, and improve scientific reproducibility.