Competency-Based Education: Will This be the New Training Paradigm in Plastic Surgery?
Narainsai K Reddy1, Sarah A Applebaum, Arun K Gosain
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|September 15, 2022
Summary
Competency-based education (CBE) allows plastic surgery residents to master skills at their own pace. Successful implementation requires transparent assessment and cost discussions for effective training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Competency-Based Education
Background:
- The Next Accreditation System mandates educational milestones based on 6 core competencies.
- Traditional time-based training models do not accommodate diverse learning styles or paces.
- Competency-based education (CBE) shifts focus to skills acquisition and retention.
Conclusions:
- CBE offers an appealing alternative to traditional training, focusing on mastery of core competencies.
- Successful CBE implementation in plastic surgery necessitates transparent piloting of assessment tools and cost analysis.
- CBE can benefit subspecialty training, such as craniofacial or pediatric plastic surgery, by allowing focused skill development.
