Conference on University Innovation Roadmapping and Training Innovation in Medical Education

2023-12-21 09:42:03

In line with the ongoing efforts to innovate the Doctor of Medicine training programme under the IMPACT-MED project, School of Medicine – VNUHCM, in collaboration with the Partnership for Health Advancement in Vietnam (HAIVN), conducted a two-day academic workshop titled “University Innovation Roadmapping – Introduction of the Scholar-RX Platform, EPAs in Teaching and Evaluation, and Sharing Information Sources on Training Innovation.” The workshop specifically targeted lecturers of the School of Medicine. The event took place on 28th -29th November, 2023, at Administration Building YA1.

Conference overview

In his address during the programme, Assoc. Prof. PhD. MD. Le Van Quang, Deputy Dean of the School of Medicine, emphasised the significance of a systematic approach in the innovation of the teaching roadmap. He highlighted the importance of careful planning and step-by-step implementation in this process. Recognising the urgency of this task, he emphasised the need to transition from a theory-based training programme to a holistic competency-based approach. This approach would integrate not only medical knowledge and clinical skills but also professionalism and a patient-centered collaborative approach.

Assoc. Prof. PhD. MD. Le Van Quang, Deputy Dean of the School of Medicine, addressed during the programme

During the initial day of the conference, MSc. MD. Pham Xuan Truong, IMPACT-MED project manager, presented the essential components required for the innovation roadmap. These included an in-depth exploration of the Scholar-RX platform, establishing a testing plan specifically tailored to the School of Medicine, and fostering collaborative discussions and group work among educators to comprehend and utilise the Scholar-RX platform effectively.

MSc. MD. Pham Xuan Truong, IMPACT-MED project manager, presented at the conference

Furthermore, the conference incorporated the introduction and implementation of essential Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). This involved familiarising with the AAMC’s EPAs Set utilised in undergraduate education within the United States, development and evaluation tools of EPAs, the EPAs application in training programmes and student assessment. Additionally, a draft EPAs toolkit tailored to undergraduates at the School of Medicine was shared and discussed.

Lecturers actively participated in the Conference.

The conference successfully accomplished its objective of providing guidance and establishing an innovation roadmap for the Doctor of Medicine training programme at the School of Medicine – VNUHCM. This facilitated the development of a comprehensive plan for future programme implementation.

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School of Medicine – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City