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This study identified 16 key Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for postgraduate Biochemistry training in India. These EPAs will guide the development of a competency-based curriculum for MD Biochemistry programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry Education
  • Medical Training Assessment
  • Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)

Background:

  • Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are crucial for competency-based assessments in postgraduate medical training.
  • India is transitioning to competency-based training, but EPAs for MD Biochemistry are undefined.
  • The MD Biochemistry program is unique to India, necessitating tailored EPA development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and define Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for the MD Biochemistry postgraduate training program in India.
  • To establish a consensus-based list of EPAs to inform curriculum development.
  • To provide a foundational framework for future EPA-based curriculum design in MD Biochemistry.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi method was employed over three rounds to achieve consensus on EPAs.
  • Initial tasks were identified by a working group and validated by experts.
  • Online surveys were used to gauge expert agreement, with an 80% threshold for good consensus.

Main Results:

  • An initial 59 tasks were refined to 27 potential EPAs after expert validation.
  • A total of 16 EPAs were ultimately identified for the MD Biochemistry curriculum.
  • Consensus levels varied, with 11 EPAs reaching good consensus initially, followed by 5 more in subsequent rounds.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully identified 16 essential EPAs for MD Biochemistry training in India.
  • These defined EPAs provide a critical reference for developing a competency-based curriculum.
  • This work supports the implementation of standardized, competency-focused postgraduate education in Biochemistry.