Reimagining Initial Certification as a Process That Begins During Residency to Support Continuous Development Across Training and Practice
Carol Carraccio,
Daniel J. Schumacher,
Olle ten Cate
Abstract:In the United States, initial board certification remains focused on a high-stakes knowledge examination after completion of training. A more contemporary view supports a program of assessment that includes multiple types and sources of data with an emphasis on direct workplace observation to get the best picture of an individual’s performance. In this article, the authors reimagine initial certification as a continuous assessment for learning that begins in residency, focuses on both knowledge acquisition and… Show more
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