Specialist training: workplace-based assessments impact on teaching, learning and feedback to support competency-based postgraduate programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace-based assessments (WBAs) are part of a competency-based curriculum where training progression is dependent on the achievement of defined competencies in a real-world clinical environment. There is a significant literature gap on the impact of WBAs implemented in resource constrained countries and their contextual challenges. This study aimed to examine the use, impact, and educational context of WBAs in South African medical specialist training programs drawing on perspectives from both trainees and trainers to identify educational challenges and propose effective solutions.

Methods

A mixed methods national electronic survey was conducted with specialist medical trainees and supervising trainers from all eight specialist training institutions in South Af

SUBMITTER: Baboolal SO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10712152 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature