HPE 503 Practice of Assessment of Competence
This course is a comprehensive, intensive introduction to the conceptual and practical aspects of assessing competence in medical learners. Learners will gain proficiency in the assessment of both individuals and programs, and the course will focus on topics and methods such as the direct observation of competence, chart stimulated recall, chart audits, simulation training (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, simulators for skills development, etc.), dealing with "problem" learners, and core legal issues in the assessment of competence. The conceptual framework and principles of the Stanford Faculty Development Center Seminars in Clinical Teaching are core course materials, and participants will be expected to engage with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education core competencies as well as the Liaison Committee on Medical Education standards. Participants will develop an action plan for implementing a change in a training program, with an expectation for status reports and follow-up periodically after completion of the course.