DocTalks: CBME 101: Rethinking Medical Training with Dr. Brent Thoma

Dr. Brent Thoma joins DocTalks to launch our mini-series on Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) as TMU welcomes its first cohort of residents. A national leader in medical education, Dr. Thoma explains key CBME concepts like EPAs, competence committees, and entrustment scores, while reflecting on the shift from time-based to outcomes-based training. He shares insights from his own journey and explores how TMU is building CBME programs with intention—avoiding pitfalls and leveraging lessons from across Canada. Whether you're new to CBME or guiding learners through it, this episode offers an accessible and practical introduction. Dr. Brent Thoma is a Clinical Professor and the former interim Associate Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education at Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine. His academic work focuses on technology-enhanced learning including simulation, online educational resources, and learning analytics. His PhD thesis focused on the use of competency-based assessment data for organizational development. Read the transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3976vszz