The CBVE Model-Keystone and Stimulus for Educational Transformation in Veterinary Schools

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medical Education
• Curriculum Development
• Competency-Based Education

Background:

• The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) model offers a framework for veterinary curricula.
• Implementation challenges and confusion persist regarding the CBVE model's integration and application beyond redesign.
• The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (OSU CVM) sought to address these challenges through a comprehensive curriculum overhaul.

Purpose of the Study:

• To share OSU CVM's experience in implementing the CBVE model for curriculum redesign.
• To demonstrate how the CBVE model can foster a continuous curricular improvement system.
• To illustrate the integration of the CBVE model with a LEAN approach for systemic educational change.

Main Methods:

• Adoption and adaptation of the three-part American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) model.
• Integration of an adapted LEAN approach to facilitate systemic change and continuous improvement.
• Development of a data-driven system for faculty engagement in curriculum development, oversight, and modification.

Main Results:

• Successful comprehensive curriculum redesign at OSU CVM driven by the CBVE model.
• Establishment of a continuous curricular improvement system focused on competency, innovation, and data analysis.
• Creation of an outcomes-aligned system promoting faculty ownership and providing documented, evidence-based processes for curricular changes.

Conclusions:

• The CBVE model, when anchored within a systemic approach like LEAN, can effectively drive curriculum redesign and foster continuous improvement in veterinary education.
• OSU CVM's experience demonstrates a practical application of the CBVE model that addresses implementation challenges and supports accreditation requirements.
• The developed system provides a replicable model for veterinary programs seeking to enhance curriculum management, faculty engagement, and educational innovation.