Competency-based medical education (CBME) has been promoted as the future of medical education for nearly half a century. To establish consensus regarding the development of CBME and entrustable professional activities (EPAs) among professional associations across healthcare disciplines, our team collaborated with 14 healthcare professional associations to propose core competencies, sub-core competencies, and EPAs and design a framework for implementing CBME training. Through task force meetings, feedback from healthcare association representatives, and discussions during PGY faculty training courses, a consensus was reached on CBME development across healthcare disciplines. Training hospitals can modify the EPAs provided by professional associations to meet their specific needs and develop clinical training programs for their trainees.
This article offers strategic planning and relevant insights to facilitate the implementation of CBME curriculums. Strengthening the understanding and application of CBME and EPAs can ensure the effective integration of CBME principles into training models, enhancing educational options for clinical healthcare professionals.