Summary
This paper reports on the collaborative development of a competency-based learning framework (APT) designed to structure practical year placements for medical students in German public health settings. Working with health departments in five German cities and academic partners, the authors have begun establishing standardised competency milestones and responsibility-transfer protocols to guide student learning in public health contexts. The framework represents an adaptation of competency-based medical education principles to the specific context of public health service delivery.
UK applicability
The APT framework may have relevance to UK medical education, particularly for Foundation Year or specialty training placements in public health and health protection services. However, direct application would require adaptation to the UK's different medical education structure, regulatory environment (GMC), and NHS public health organisation.
Key measures
Framework development process; competency-based learning outcomes; progressive responsibility delegation model
Outcomes reported
The paper describes the development of a competency-based learning framework (APT – Anvertraubare professionelle Tätigkeiten) for medical students undertaking practical placements in public health services. The framework aims to guide the progressive delegation of responsibility for professional activities from supervisors to learners.
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