#72 - Is This Program Competency-based?

#72 - Is This Program Competency-based?In this episode, Jason is tackling a big question in health education: what does it really mean for a program to be "competency-based"? With competency-based education (CBE) becoming a global standard in health professions, the episode breaks down what makes a program truly CBE, from focusing on outcomes and skill progression to using tailored learning experiences and programmatic assessments. Listeners get a clear guide to spotting whether a curriculum is competency-based and why this approach is reshaping training to ensure all graduates meet essential standards in their field.Live Fast and Die-Hard: Finding Heroic Career Paths in Training Stories This week, Jason’s paper dives into how health professionals find their career paths. Learn about die-hards, negotiators, migrants, and how Jon almost joined the clergy. Episode host: Jason R. FrankYou can find episode notes and resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.PAPERs Podcast are:Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda SnellTechnical Producer: Samuel LundbergWeb Manager: Alex AlexanderssonExecutive Producer: Teresa SöröProduction of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

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Join hosts Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell, and Lara Varpio as they dive deep into the latest articles and discussions in health professions education (HPE). Combining rigorous academic analysis with light-hearted and accessible commentary, PAPERs podcast is a must-listen for scholars and educators in the field of Medical Education (MedEd).Our podcast, produced by the Unit for Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet (KI) is designed to make complex topics engaging and easy to understand, ensuring it becomes a regular part of your listening schedule. Tune in for insightful conversations that blend scholarly depth with an approachable style.The articles that are discussed relates to topics like Professional Identity Formation (PIF) Theoretical framework, Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Generativ AI, Curriculum design, Faculty development and more!​Website:The PAPERs Podcast - Keeping you up to date on Health Profession Education research (ki.se)Social media: PapersPodcast on X