This Working Group aimed to identify the most relevant competencies for translational science to develop, pilot test, and implement a competency-based assessment tool for the training of translational scientists. Competency-based assessments (CBA) are utilized in health professions education but are not common in biomedical science graduate education nor in postdoctoral training. The creation and use of a CBA tool provides trainees with a framework for assessing learning outcomes and optimizing mentored research training experiences.
Translational Science Competency-Based Assessment
Overview
This Working Group aimed to identify the most relevant competencies for translational science to develop, pilot test, and implement a competency-based assessment tool for the training of translational scientists. Competency-based assessments (CBA) are utilized in health professions education but are not common in biomedical science graduate education nor in postdoctoral training. The creation and use of a CBA tool provides trainees with a framework for assessing learning outcomes and optimizing mentored research training experiences.
Group Goals
Develop the competency list.
Calibrate milestones for competency levels.
Pilot-test the final TS-CBA tool.
Meeting Archive
This group met regularly to work towards achieving the goals of the CTSA Program. For questions, please contact support@ccos.ctsa.io.
