Outcomes of the
SAEM
Competency‐Based Medical Education Consensus Conference: Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing
CBME
Laura R. Hopson, Holly Caretta‐Weyer, Felix Ankel, Robert Cooney, Abra Fant, Andrew K. Hall, Juliet Jacobson, Charles W. Kropf, Miriam Kulkarmi, Michelle D. Lall, Adaira Landry, Haley Manella, Catherine Parker, Kelly N. Roszczynialski, Mary Tanski, Afia Joarder, Linda Regan ABSTRACT
Introduction
Competency‐based medical education (CBME) focuses on the attainment of defined skills independent of the time spent in training. Emergency Medicine (EM) is starting the long process of CBME implementation.
Methodology
In preparation for the 2025 Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Consensus conference whose goal is to define the research agenda around CBME, a diverse workgroup of expert educators convened. They conducted a literature review and developed a large roster of potential research questions.
Analysis
Through a modified Delphi process, they prioritized 10 research questions related to CBME implementation. The final group of questions fell into three broad categories: (1) Program evaluation, (2) Change management, and (3) System needs and resources.
Implications
Implementation of CBME in EM will require intentional incorporation of change management strategies and systematic development of program evaluation. This will minimize the risk of negative outcomes resulting from ineffective implementation strategies and promote the successful uptake of CBME within the specialty.