Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) Tips
Complete 1 (maybe 2) EPA tools during a shift, guided by 2-3 minutes of direct observation of the resident-patient interaction. EPAs replace the end of shift evaluation cards for CBD residents.
Be honest in their entrustments. - EPAs are low stakes and multiple. We expect many EPAs will not be entrusted, especially early on in a stage.
Anchor the EPA entrustment scale on the task at hand. EPAs are not global assessments. e.g. by choosing autonomous on an EPA 1 on a specific day does not mean they are now fully autonomous in every EPA 1.
In-Training Assessment Requirement (ITAR)nm Completion Tips
Supervisors can check "Yes" for the first two questions in the ITAR inquiring about EPA and assessment requirements. Comments in the report can be used to supplement feedback. If supervisors require more information than is given in the report, they can reach out to other faculty that the resident has worked with for more collateral info.
EPA summary reports will be emailed to the preceptor from the EM program. If you don't receive it, please contact program.em@utoronto.ca
Assessment Verification Period FAQ Summary for staff can be found here
UofT EM Educators EDI Recommendations (Infographic 1 & 2)