Grand Rounds Seminars
Please join us for our upcoming Grand Rounds Seminars! Seminars will specify whether they are available for participation via Zoom, in-person, or both.
The seminar on October 30, 2024 will be in-person & online.
Webinar Link: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/99391201858
Meeting ID: 993 9120 1858
In-person Location: NUPTHMS- 645 N. Michigan Ave. | Rm. 800 (8th floor)
January 29, 2025 | 12:00pm (CST)
Jean Fitzpatrick, PT, PHD, MHS, OCS
Title: Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy: What might this look like?
Bio: Dr. Jean Fitzpatrick is the Director of the Programs in Physical Therapy, Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Rehabilitative & Regenerative Medicine, and Assistant Dean in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York. Her prominent role in the educational research community is evident in numerous service projects and collaborations resulting in more than 20 invited and/or peer-selected presentations at regional, national or international levels. She served as the Co-Chair of the National Outcome Strategy Committee for the Education Leadership Partnership, Chair of the Entrustable Professional Activity Working Panel, Member of the Domains of Competence Working Panel, the Co-Editor and Chief of the Journal of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy and is currently the Co-Director of a competency-based educational program for licensed physical therapists working with patients with spinal muscular atrophy. In addition to her role at Columbia, Dr. Fitzpatrick is a member of the faculty of the International Ins and Outs of EPAs course. Her research has focused on student readiness and competency-based education frameworks for physical therapist education. The sum of her scholarly work has had a substantive impact in the field of physical therapist education. She is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in health education research and competency-based education.
Abstract: Competency-Based Education (CBE) is transforming health professions education by shifting the focus from time-based training to learner proficiency of essential competencies. This talk will explore the evolving national landscape of Competency-Based Education in Physical Therapy (CBEPT), highlighting its potential to shape the future of PT education. We will discuss key considerations for programs aiming to adopt CBEPT, emphasizing that it involves more than just Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). Successful implementation requires a holistic approach that integrates clear competency frameworks, robust assessment strategies, and support for learners across the education continuum—from early entry-level education to lifelong professional development. By addressing the opportunities and challenges of CBEPT, this session aims to provide practical insights for programs navigating this paradigm shift. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of what CBEPT entails and actionable strategies for its adoption to prepare physical therapy professionals for the demands of modern healthcare.
Upcoming Grand Rounds Seminars
Tony Carlsen, PhD
University of Ottawa
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