Comparability of outcome frameworks in medical education: Implications for framework development (2015)
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Abstract
Background: Given the increasing mobility of medical students and practitioners, there is a growing need for harmonization of medical education and qualifications. Although several initiatives have sought to compare national outcome frameworks, this task has proven a challenge. Drawing on an analysis of existing outcome frameworks, we identify factors that hinder comparability and suggest ways of facilitating comparability during framework development and revisions. Methods: We searched MedLine, EmBase and the Internet for outcome frameworks in medical education published by national or governmental organizations. We analyzed these frameworks for differences and similarities that influence comparability. Results: Of 1816 search results, 13 outcome frameworks met our inclusion criteria. These frameworks differ in five core features: history and origins, formal structure, medical education system, target audience and key terms. Many frameworks reference other frameworks without acknowledging these ...
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Hautz, S. C., Hautz, W. E., Feufel, M. A., & Spies, C. D. (2015). Comparability of outcome frameworks in medical education: Implications for framework development. Medical Teacher, 37, 1051-1059. doi:10.3109/0142159X.2015.1012490
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| Publication year | 2015 | |
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| Document type: | Article | |
| Publication status: | Published | |
| External URL: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/0142159X.2015.1012490 View | |
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