title: Using a competence framework to select future medical specialists.
abstract: Postgraduate deans in one UK region have developed a competence framework for selection of specialist registrars. This paper describes the process by which this was developed and adapted to 62 specialties. Evaluation demonstrated high levels of acceptability for applicants and to a lesser extent for selectors. An external review confirmed that the process was in keeping with good employment practice.
authors.affiliation: London Department of Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education, London WC1N 1DZ.
authors.forename: Shelley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Heard
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Appleyard
authors.forename: Maryanne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aitken
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Paice
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D008511:Medicine / Q000592:standards*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*; D013038:Specialization; D013222:State Medicine / Q000592:standards; D006113:United Kingdom