Competence by Design
Orientation packages by role

Whether you are new to Competence by Design (CBD) or already starting your journey to a competency-based training program, use this at-a-glance listing of materials to help orient you in your role. These resources have been curated to help you easily identify key information that can be used over time to build capacity in understanding the various elements and impacts of CBD within the resident learning environment.


■ The following resources are based on the selected role
Resource Description Group Learning Self Learning - 10 minutes + 10 minutes
INTRODUCTION TO COMPETENCE BY DESIGN
CBD Cheat Sheet * 2-page handout, introductory level ● ●
Resident Orientation to CBD * 39 PPT Slides, introductory level, can be edited to include local / program details ● ●
Introduction to CBME and CBD 7 min video, introductory level ● ●
The CanMEDS and CBD Link 2 page PDF ● ●
Learn the Basics of CBD * Online module, advanced level for engaged learners ● ●
CBD Innovator Advice 1-page PDFs and video clips from early adopters of CBD ● ●
COACHING
Coaching to Competence * 5 separate interactive activities, intermediate level ● ●
The Role of Coaching over Time in Competence by Design Online module on Coaching over Time and the value it adds for resident professional development. ● ●
First Coaching over Time Meeting: Setting the Stage for Success Online module to prepare academic coaches for the critical first meeting with a resident.   ● ●
Co-Creating Resident Learning Plans Online module to help academic coaches co-create goals and learning plans with their residents.   ● ●
Growth Mindset Development Workshop * slides, speaking notes, lesson plan , can be edited to include local / program details ● ●
CBD Coaching Model slide deck * 31 slides, introductory level, can be edited to include local / program details ● ●
Coaching Model Handout 2-pager summary document, introductory level ● ●
Coaching Model Video 1 minute video, introductory level ● ●
Develop an Assessment Plan (Coaching section) Online module, advanced level for engaged learners ● ●
ENTRUSTABLE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY (EPA) OBSERVATIONS AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS
Entrustability Scales Module * Short online module, intermediate level ● ●
Introduction to EPAs * PPT slides (18), introductory level ● ●
Understanding Workplace-Based Assessment and CBD 2 page handout, introductory level ● ●
EPA Fast Facts 2 page handout, introductory level ● ●
Develop an Assessment Plan Online module, advanced level for engaged learners ● ●
Intro to WBA 59 slides, introductory level, can be edited to include local / program details ● ●
COMPETENCE COMMITTEES
Residents: Key Info on Competence Committees * 2-page handout, introductory level ● ●
Running a Competence Committee * 41 slides, lesson plan, speaking notes, group activites ● ●
Competence Committee Case Scenarios * 5 on-line mock cases, intermediate level ● ●
Introduction to Competence Committees * 25 slides, introductory level, can be edited to include local / program details ● ●
Set up a competence committee * Online module, advanced level for engaged learners ● ●
What is a Competence Committee? 2 minute video, introductory level ● ●
POLICY GUIDELINES
Policies for Certification in a CBD Model of Residency Training 16 page PDF ● ●
The Application of ‘Overlap Training’ in Competence by Design (double-counting) 9 page PDF ● ●
Applying new versions of specialty-specific standards (EPA versioning) 3 page PDF ● ●
Moonlighting 4 page PDF ● ●
Remediation 9 page PDF ● ●
Transfers 4 page PDF ● ●
Graduated Responsibility 5 page PDF ● ●
Waivers of Training 4 page PDF ● ●
Assessment 10 page PDF ● ●
Educational Handover web page content ● ●
CBD-related Exams Policy
TECHNICAL GUIDES
Requirements for EPA observation forms 3 page PDF ● ●
Applying standards when a program has both time-based and CBD trainees 2 page PDF ● ●
Competence Committees 4 page PDF ● ●
GUIDELINE DOCUMENTS
Storage of CBD assessment data Security and privacy tips and best practices on how to store resident data. (1 page) ● ● ●
Meeting training requirements for time-based programs 5 page PDF and flow chart ● ●
Meeting training requirements for Competency-based programs 5 page PDF and flow chart ● ●
Meeting training requirements for Areas of Focused Competence programs 4 page PDF and flow chart ● ●
Education Domain Guidance (Sept. 2020) 6 page PDF ● ●
Sample CBD Curriculum Map Template (Sept. 2020) 3 page PDF template with samples ● ●
Sample Time-Based Curriculum Map Template (Sept. 2020) 2 page PDF template ● ●
The Role of Time in CBD 6 page PDF ● ●
Residency Accreditation
CanERA for Surveyors Online learning module Online learning module ● ●
CanERA for Specialty Committees Online learning module Online learning module ● ●
CanERA for University Personel Online learning module Online learning module ● ●
CanERA.ca Standards, tools, support, FAQs, timelines Accreditation reform website ● ●
WEBINARS AND EVENTS
CBD Webinar Series Schedule of events for all roles ● ● ●
CBD Program Evaluation Forum Schedule of events for all roles ● ● ●
CBD Program Evaluation Summit Schedule of events for all roles ● ● ●
International Conference on Residency Education ICRE conference webstite ● ● ●
Resident ePortfolio
FAQs 5 page PDF ● ●
Demo - how to use Resident ePortfolio Online learning module ● ●
About Resident ePortfolio Web page ● ●
Resident ePortfolio Webinars Online listing of past recordings by topic ● ● ●
CBD Observation Templates, EPA Pathway Documents, 11 page PDF (terms and conditions form required) ● ● ●
CBD Program Evaluation
Is CBD Working? Web page with links to Royal College program evaluation reports and events ● ●
CBD program evaluation dashboard Online metrics dashboard of Royal College and community report findings ● ● ●
CBD INFOGRAPHICS
5 things to stop and start doing Key takeaways from the program director town hall ● ●
What is Overlap Training? 1 page PDF ● ●
Impacts of Overlap Training 1 page PDF ● ●
Developmental Design of EPAs 1 page PDF ● ●
CBD Competence Continuum (PDF) 1 page PDF ● ●
Explaining Surgical Foundations in CBD: 5 Key Facts (PDF) 1 page PDF ● ●
Surgical Foundations in CBD (PDF) 1 page PDF ● ●
CBD Effort: What's the benefit? 1 page PDF ● ●
What does Growth Mindset look like in CBD? 1 page PDF ● ●
The Resident Journey: Traditional system vs. CBD 1 page PDF ● ●
Five actions to lead CBD in your program 1 page PDF ● ●
OTHER SUPPORTS FOR PROGRAM DIRECTORS (CBD+)
Physician Wellness 15 evidence-informed recommendations that form a comprehensive guide for future work in the themed areas of awareness and development, sustainability, and support. ● ● ●
Program Director Handbook: 2021-22 serialized release eBook: Practical advice for program directors ● ●
Resource Stewardship Toolkits Set of three workshops with guides, exercises, slides, activities ● ●
Adaptive Leadership for the New MedED: The one hour read 41 page eBook ● ●
Resident as a Role Model Workshop with facilitator guide, exercises, slides, activities ● ●
KeyLIME - Key Literature in Medical Education Weekly podcast series, 20 minute literature reviews ● ●
CanMEDS Tools Guide 348 page PDF ● ●
Areas of Focussed Competence Webpage links to policies, guides and correspondence ● ● ●
Tips for Virtual Teaching Webpage links to virtual teaching resources ● ● ●
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Acknowledgements:

The Royal College would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance in developing this resource: Jolanta Karpinski, MD, FRCPC, Adelle Atkinson, MD, FRCPC Anna Oswald, MD, MMEd, FRCPC, Linda Snell MD, MHPE, FRCPC and Jason R. Frank, MD, MA (Ed.), FRCPC.