Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2025, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (8): 630-633.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20240604-00558

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Entrustable professional activities in oral medicine education

Jiang Xinyi1, Zhang Linglin2, Han Xianglong3, Ye Ling3, Zheng Qinghua4   

  1. 1Dean's Office, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
    2Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
    3West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
    4National Demonstration Center for Experimental West China Stomatology Education (Sichuan University), Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2024-06-04 Published:2025-07-30
  • Contact: Zheng Qinghua, Email: qhzheng1001@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Pilot Project for the Development of the First Batch of Virtual Teaching and Research Office by the General Office of the Ministry of Educations (Categorized under Educational Research Reform 391); Sichuan University Artificial Intelligence-Empowered Innovative Experimental Technologies Research Project (SCU241014)

Abstract: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are observable clinical core tasks. It is an effective framework for assessment of competency in clinical practice and thereby conducive to the improvement of the overall quality of education. This article reviews previous researches on the content, development and implementation of EPAs within oral medicine education, analyzes existing problems including a lack of standardized terminology, practical implementation and localized framework, while proposing corresponding solutions. Moreover, the article demonstrates that, compared to traditional teaching models, EPAs offer advantages and potential in evaluating clinical competence, improving teaching efficiency, fostering lifelong learning, and ensuring patient safety. Therefore, stomatological education in China should prioritize in-depth exploration of EPAs, continuously pursuing standardized and localized EPAs frameworks to advance the high-quality education within the discipline.

Key words: Oral medicine, Entrustable professional activities, Competency, Oral medicine education

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