Comparative Assessment of Medical Professionalism in Medical Interns of Old and Competency-Based Medical Education Curricula

Abstract

Professionalism in medical education focuses on ethics, competence, and communication skills development. CBME integrates AETCOM, a longitudinal program emphasizing teaching and experiential learning. AETCOM comprises 27 modules, utilizing problem-oriented approaches with case scenarios. Assessing professionalism in CBME and traditional curricula is essential for educational effectiveness. Both curricula demonstrate similar professionalism levels among interns, contextual factors such as curriculum implementation challenges, resource constraints, pandemic-related disruptions, survey timing, and participation rates may contribute to the observed outcomes. Addressing these factors could enhance the effectiveness of professionalism education within CBME frameworks.