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Competency Framework for Podiatric Medicine Training: A Validation Report Based on an Adapted E-Delphi Across Canada.
Yassin Andoulsi1, Olivier Hue1, Martine Brousseau2
1Department of Human Kinetics and Podiatric Medicine, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada.
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
|February 28, 2024
Summary
Canadian podiatric medicine experts validated a competency framework using an adapted Delphi method. The framework, based on CanMEDS, was deemed relevant by 95% of participants, supporting uniform podiatrist education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Podiatric Medicine
- Competency Frameworks
Background:
- Competency-based medical education is increasingly adopted in health professions.
- A CanMEDS-based framework for podiatric medicine education in Canada was recently developed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the newly developed CanMEDS-based competency framework for podiatric medicine in Canada.
- To achieve expert consensus on the roles and core competencies for podiatrists.
Main Methods:
- An adapted Delphi method was employed for content validation.
- Two online questionnaires were administered to gather expert opinions and assess agreement.
- A consensus threshold of 80% agreement was established.
Main Results:
- Nineteen of 51 invited experts completed the first-round questionnaire.
- Roles such as "Podiatric Expert", "Communicator", and "Scholar" were modified after the first round.
- A consensus was reached in the second round with 13 participating experts; 95% found the framework relevant.
Conclusions:
- The validated competency framework enhances the quality of podiatric educational programs.
- This framework supports the standardization of podiatrist education across Canada and globally.
