Publications by authors named "Amy Nel"
Objective: To provide an overview of the current use of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in postgraduate general surgery training internationally.
Background: Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) were introduced to connect clinical competencies and the professional activities to be entrusted to trainees on graduation. The popularity of EPAs as a framework for assessment is growing globally, including in general surgery.
Article Synopsis
- - The competency-based medical education (CBME) movement is growing in postgraduate surgical training, highlighting the need for effective implementation using Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to link learners' competencies with professional tasks.
- - This scoping review will analyze the application of EPAs in general surgery from 2005 to 2022, identifying existing research and gaps through an extensive review of peer-reviewed and grey literature across various databases.
- - The review has been approved by the University of Cape Town's ethics board and will aim to publish its findings to enhance understanding and application of EPAs in surgical education.