BACKGROUND: Residency training programmes worldwide are experiencing a shift from the traditional time-based curriculum to competency-based medical education (CBME), due to changes in the healthcare system that have impacted clinical learning opportunities. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OTL-HNS) programmes are one of the first North American surgical specialties to adopt the new CBME curriculum. OBJECTIVE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this scoping review is to examine the literature pertaining to CBME in OTL-HNS programmes worldwide, to identify the tools that have been developed and identify potential barriers to the implementation of CBME. SEARCH STRATEGY: Four online databases, OVID MEDLINE (R) from 1946 to 5 August 2015, EMBASE 1974 to 5 August 2015, Cochrane and CINAHL databases up to 5 August 2015, were searched using key words related to OTL-HNS and CBME. EVALUATION METHOD: Two researchers independently reviewed the literature in a systematic manner and met to discuss and address any discrepancies at each step of the review process. RESULTS: Of the 207 publications identified in the initial search, 31 were included in this scoping review. Two key themes emerged from the literature: first, OTL-HNS programmes reported a need for new assessment tools that assess competency and also provide the learner with formative feedback. Second, although varieties of tools assessing both technical and non-technical skills have been developed, implementation of such tools has been met with some challenges. These challenges include a lack of faculty support, inadequate administrative support and a lack of knowledge on how to start the transition to CBME. CONCLUSIONS: This scoping review suggests that task-specific checklists, entrustment scales, evaluation portfolios from multiple assessments and faculty training sessions are key aspects to incorporate as OTL-HNS training programmes shift towards a CBME curriculum.
BACKGROUND: Residency training programmes worldwide are experiencing a shift from the traditional time-based curriculum to competency-based medical education (CBME), due to changes in the healthcare system that have impacted clinical learning opportunities. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (OTL-HNS) programmes are one of the first North American surgical specialties to adopt the new CBME curriculum. OBJECTIVE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this scoping review is to examine the literature pertaining to CBME in OTL-HNS programmes worldwide, to identify the tools that have been developed and identify potential barriers to the implementation of CBME. SEARCH STRATEGY: Four online databases, OVID MEDLINE (R) from 1946 to 5 August 2015, EMBASE 1974 to 5 August 2015, Cochrane and CINAHL databases up to 5 August 2015, were searched using key words related to OTL-HNS and CBME. EVALUATION METHOD: Two researchers independently reviewed the literature in a systematic manner and met to discuss and address any discrepancies at each step of the review process. RESULTS: Of the 207 publications identified in the initial search, 31 were included in this scoping review. Two key themes emerged from the literature: first, OTL-HNS programmes reported a need for new assessment tools that assess competency and also provide the learner with formative feedback. Second, although varieties of tools assessing both technical and non-technical skills have been developed, implementation of such tools has been met with some challenges. These challenges include a lack of faculty support, inadequate administrative support and a lack of knowledge on how to start the transition to CBME. CONCLUSIONS: This scoping review suggests that task-specific checklists, entrustment scales, evaluation portfolios from multiple assessments and faculty training sessions are key aspects to incorporate as OTL-HNS training programmes shift towards a CBME curriculum.
Authors: Kevin J Kovatch; Rebecca S Harvey; Samuel A Schechtman; David W Healy; Kelly M Malloy; Mark E P Prince; Marc C Thorne Journal: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Date: 2019-04-02 Impact factor: 1.547
Authors: Kevin J Kovatch; Aileen P Wertz; Taylor R Carle; Rebecca S Harvey; Lauren A Bohm; Marc C Thorne; Kelly M Malloy Journal: OTO Open Date: 2019-04-26
Authors: Mahmood F Bhutta; Xingkuan Bu; Patricia Castellanos de Muñoz; Suneela Garg; Kelvin Kong Journal: Bull World Health Organ Date: 2019-08-20 Impact factor: 9.408