Clin Med
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Comparative Study
Competency mapping in quality management of foundation training.
Competency-based curricula focus on outcomes in terms of application of knowledge and acquisition of competencies. The aim of this exercise was to analyse posts and programmes for potential training outcomes. A mapping process against the UK foundation curriculum was designed. ⋯ Widespread difficulty in achieving these competencies raises the question of whether they should be included within the national curricula. Development of competency-based training is a complex, multistep process. However, it is possible to analyse it in a large programme of trainees in the setting of the modern, busy NHS.