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. 2013;25(3):148-52.
doi: 10.5455/msm.2013.25.148-152.

A framework for a competency based medical curriculum in saudi arabia

Waleed Hamad Al Bu Ali  1 , Magdy Hassan Balaha, Feroze Kaliyadan, Mohamed Bahgat, Elsayed Aboulmagd
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A framework for a competency based medical curriculum in saudi arabia

Waleed Hamad Al Bu Ali et al. Mater Sociomed. 2013.

Abstract

Background: We recently adopted a competency based curriculum based on the CanMEDs model. This shift required the cross-mapping of all key CanMEDs competencies with the competencies for higher education in Saudi Arabia as per the Saudi National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment (NCAAA) guidelines.

Objectives: To formulate competencies for our curriculum and to create a framework aligned with NCAAA, CanMEDs and Saudi Meds.

Methods: After finalization of program outcomes, the program goals were cross-mapped with CanMEDs and Saudi Meds competencies and then the CanMEDs competencies were reverse mapped with our outcomes. Finally benchmarking of outcomes with the programs of the Universities of Manitoba and Toronto was done.

Results: We were able to cross-map and match major outcomes of our program with both the CanMEDs and the Saudi Meds frameworks, ensuring that the outcomes are in line with NCAAA, CanMEDs and Saud Meds. Also, our program objectives were bench marked with two of the Canadian medical schools.

Conclusion: We propose that our framework can be a model for other universities in Saudi Arabia to consider when shifting to a competency based curriculum.

Keywords: CanMEDs; Competency based curriculum; Cross-mapping competencies.; Saudi MEDs.

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