| Roundtable: Evaluating Competency-Based Curricula: Case Study in Undergraduate Medical Education |
| Roundtable Presentation 228 to be held in the Agate Room Section B on Thursday, Nov 6, 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM |
| Sponsored by the Assessment in Higher Education TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| France Gagnon, University of British Columbia, fgagnon@medd.med.ubc.ca |
| Helen Hsu, University of British Columbia, hhsu@medd.med.ubc.ca |
| Chris Lovato, University of British Columbia, chris.lovato@ubc.ca |
| Abstract: Competency frameworks are an important underpinning of medical education curricula. Their intended value lies in their utility for defining the competencies required to practice medicine, the desired learning outcomes of medical education. In this context, one of the challenges faced by evaluators is how to assess the alignment of course content (including objectives) with the overall curriculum and the desired outcomes. What methods should be used to assess alignment? What criteria should be used to measure the extent to which a course is supporting students toward achievement of competencies? How can results be used to facilitate program decision-making? This paper will describe a case study assessing the alignment between a course on social contextual determinants in medical practice and competencies required to practice medicine. Challenges and lessons learned in designing, implementing, and communicating results of this evaluation, and implications for evaluation policy will be discussed. |