Faculty Development Conference: Agenda

Faculty Development Conference

Teaching and Evaluating Required ACGME Competencies in Systems-based Practice and Practice-based Learning and Improvement

Friday, February 28, 2003
7:15 AM -- 4:30 PM

The Doubletree University of Florida
Hotel and Conference Center
1714 SW 34th, Gainesville, Florida

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7:15 - 8:00 AM	Continental breakfast and Registration
8:00 - 8:15 AM	Welcome and Introduction
8:15 - 9:00 AM	New Directions in Training: Competency-based Education and New Skills for Physicians Full group in attendance An overview of two changes initiated by ACGME: adopting a competency-based model of training, and integrating new knowledge and skills in Systems-based Practice and Practice-based Learning and Improvement; implications for programs and faculty, and opportunities to enhance the experience and outcomes of residency training.
9:00 - 9:10 AM	Transition Time
9:10 - 10:25 AM	Workshop I: Case-based Session on Competencies of Systems-based Practice and Practice-based Learning and Improvement Attendees in 2 smaller groups, taught by 2 different faculty Interactive exercises prompting attendees to identify learning objectives, teaching opportunities, and assessment criteria associated with these two new competencies.
10:25- 10:35 AM	Transition Time
10:35- 11:50 AM	Workshop II A: Systems-based Practice – Best Practices and Resources for Training, or Practice-based Learning and Improvement - Best Practices and Resources for Training Attendees split between the two sessions Discussions and demonstrations of approaches, techniques, and resources for adapting current training or creating new learning activities to teach the practice elements that comprise these two competencies. Includes quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, cost-effective care for patients and populations, collaborative care and teamwork, and understanding the health care system as context for practice. Resources to be presented include the THCI Curriculum Guide on Managing Care: A Systems-based Approach, and online learning modules.
11:50- 12:50 PM	Lunch
12:50 - 2:05 PM	Workshop II B (see Workshop IIA above): Systems-based Practice – Best Practices and Resources for Training, or Practice-based Learning and Improvement - Best Practices and Resources for Training Attendees switch sessions.
2:05 - 2:15 PM	Break/Transition Time
2:15 - 3:45 PM	Workshop III: Assessment as a Core Component of Training: Forethought, not Afterthought Full group in attendance Discussion of principles, models, best practices, instruments, and resources for assessing the competencies of residents, with particular focus on Systems-based Practice and Practice-based Learning and Improvement.
3:45 - 4:30 PM	Integrating Competency-based Requirements into Existing Teaching Content and Methods Full group in attendance Participatory discussion and “gap analysis” of challenges facing programs, ideas for change, and next steps.
4:30 PM	Adjourn