Open AccessDeveloping a Competency‐Based Educational Structure within Clinical and Translational Science
Author(s) -
Dilmore Terri Collin,
Moore Debra W.,
Bjork Zuleikha
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
clinical and translational science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1752-8062
pISSN - 1752-8054
DOI - 10.1111/cts.12030
Subject(s) - translational science , competence (human resources) , translational research , engineering ethics , medical education , clinical practice , clinical science , field (mathematics) , medicine , psychology , alternative medicine , nursing , engineering , pathology , social psychology , cancer pain , mathematics , pure mathematics
In the emerging field of clinical and translational science (CTS), where researchers use both basic and clinical science research methodologies to move discoveries to clinical practice, establishing standards of competence is essential for preparing physician–scientists for the profession and for defining the field. The diversity of skills needed to execute quality research within the field of CTS has heightened the importance of an educational process that requires learners to demonstrate competence. Particularly within the more applied clinical science disciplines where there is a multi‐ or interdisciplinary approach to conducting research, defining and articulating the unique role and associated competencies of a physician–scientist is necessary. This paper describes a systematic process for developing a competency‐based educational framework within a CTS graduate program at one institution.