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A-004 - Navigating the Transition to Entrustable Professional Activities in Dental Education

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM EST

Location: Potomac 1-3, Ballroom Level

CE: 1

Keyword: Educational Assessment (AA)
SoTLFest Designation: No
LIAA Designation: No

Wenlian Zhou, D.D.S. D.M.D Ph.D. MPH

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine

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Wendy Woodall, D.D.S., MAGD

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine

In the realm of dental education, the integration of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) marks a pivotal shift towards competency-based training. Across dental schools nationwide, the incorporation of EPAs into clinical training has gained momentum, with entrustment decision-making emerging as a key assessment strategy. However, the journey towards fully embracing EPAs is not without its challenges. This presentation aims to delve into the obstacles hindering the adoption of EPAs and propose actionable solutions to facilitate a seamless transition. By addressing these barriers head-on, we aim to pave the way for achieving enhanced educational outcomes through the effective implementation of EPAs.

Learning Objectives:

Define the concept of EPAs and describe EPAs’ advantages over the competency-based curriculum setting and assessment.
Describe the common barriers and potential solutions during the transition process from competency-based assessment to entrustable professional activities approach.
Recognize that transitioning to EPAs is one of the ways to empower the future dentists.