Flexible competency framework: A tool for optimizing life science training

As life sciences research evolves, standards of rigor and professionalism remain essential. We present a flexible competency-based framework designed to align program objectives, curricula, and mentoring expectations, thereby enhancing trainee skill development and program adaptability.

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PLoS Biology
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2025-08-27
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003331
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1
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Career Development and Diversity
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Flexible competency framework: A tool for optimizing life science training

Jelena Patrnogić, David Van Vactor, Xiuqi Li
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PLoS Biology
Career Development and Diversity
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Flexible competency framework: A tool for optimizing life science training

Jelena Patrnogić, David Van Vactor, Xiuqi Li
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Abstract

As life sciences research evolves, standards of rigor and professionalism remain essential. We present a flexible competency-based framework designed to align program objectives, curricula, and mentoring expectations, thereby enhancing trainee skill development and program adaptability.

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Career Development and Diversity
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