Evaluating faculty and trainee perceptions on entrustable professional activities in dental postgraduate training: a cross-sectional survey
EPAs hold significant potential for improving CBE in postgraduate dental education. Effective implementation requires addressing resource constraints, enhancing faculty training, and fostering supportive environments for trainees. Institutional alignment with curricular goals and systematic feedback mechanisms are critical for success. Integrating EPAs into postgraduate dental curricula can enhance training outcomes by providing a structured approach to competency assessment. Addressing implementation barriers will ensure post-graduates are prepared for independent clinical practice.
Authors
- Mubassar Fida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4842-9896)
- Rashna Hoshang Sukhia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9210-6432)
- Afeefa Abul Barakaat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4052-7301)
- Kanza Tahir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3445-0363)
- Asma Muhammad Yousuf
Institutions
- Aga Khan University Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07366-6
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76