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Designing Entrustable Professional Activities for Treatment Planning of Oral Cancer by Maxillofacial Surgery
Maidah Hanif1, Yawar Hayat Khan2, Kamran Ali3
1Foundation University College of Dentistry and Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan.
International Journal of Dentistry
|September 23, 2024
Summary
A new competency framework for oral cancer management was developed using expert consensus. This framework outlines five entrustable professional activities (EPAs) and 38 competencies for oral and maxillofacial surgery trainees.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Oral cancer management requires specialized skills for postgraduate trainees.
- Existing training frameworks may not adequately address the complexities of oral oncology.
- Competency-based education is crucial for surgical training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a competency framework for oral cancer management.
- To define entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for oral and maxillofacial surgery trainees.
- To achieve expert consensus on essential competencies and supervision levels.
Main Methods:
- Modified Delphi technique with two rounds of online surveys.
- Involved maxillofacial surgeons as experts.
- Utilized iterative feedback to reach consensus on EPAs and competencies.
Main Results:
- Expert consensus achieved on five EPAs and 38 competencies for oral cancer management.
- Defined supervision levels and assessment strategies for trainees.
- Established high content validity and expert agreement.
Conclusions:
- A validated EPA framework for oral cancer management has been developed.
- This framework guides training supervisors in assessing postgraduate maxillofacial surgery trainees.
- It serves as a roadmap for oral oncology learning outcomes.
