A method for defining competency in Pediatrics
- 1 October 1976
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Academic Medicine
- Vol. 51 (10) , 824-8
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00001888-197610000-00004
Abstract
In 1972 the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) initiated studies leading to a report which identifies the important components of competency needed in the practice of pediatrics. The development of the report involved a group process engaging ABP board members and examiners. The outcome has been (a) the delineation of a process for establishing definitions of competency in a medical discipline; (b) the development of a framework for specifying the abilities needed to perform the tasks required of pediatricians; (c) an elaboration of samples of pediatric subjects to which these abilities and tasks are relevant; and (d) the development of a basis for choice of methods to use for purposes of certification.Keywords
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