In this episode of The Holistic Success Show, Sylvia Mioduszewska, Sr. Product Enablement Specialist at Acuity Insights, joins us to move past the theory of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) or Competency-Based Education (CBE), and focus on what it takes to put it into practice.

Sylvia shares how programs can build intentional assessments that provide meaningful insights without overwhelming learners or faculty. We dive into examples of tools like EPAs and procedure logs, exploring how they can serve both formative and summative purposes responsibly. She also highlights common implementation missteps, what a well-designed assessment program looks like day-to-day for learners, and how thoughtful design can build trust rather than anxiety.

Timestamp of our conversation:

01:23 - How can programs build an intentional program of assessment?

02:30 - How do programs balance quality with burden when designing assessments?

04:06 - How can programs use a tool like an EPA responsibly?

06:01 - How can programs avoid common pitfalls when using CBME?

08:23 - What does a well-designed program assessment feel like day-to-day?

11:41 - How can programs take the first step from theory to practice with CBME?

13:36 - The Acuity CBME Guide

Links

The Acuity CBME Guide

Speakers:

Anju Visen-Singh

Vice President, Product and Marketing at Acuity Insights

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjuvisensingh/

Sylvia Mioduszewska

Sr. Product Enablement Specialist at Acuity Insights

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-mioduszewska/

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