| EPA | MeanRound 1 | SD | MeanRound 2 | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Clinical assessment | |||||
| A1. Obtaining comprehensive history and performing physical examinations in patients with renal presentations. | 4.9 | 0.2 | 5 | 0 | |
| A2. Composing diagnostic approach and treatment plans for patients with renal diseases. | 4.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| A3. Applying basic medical knowledge in daily medical practice (including anatomy, physiology, immunology, pathology, genetics and laboratory medicine). | 4.6 | 0.7 | 4.9 | 0.3 | |
| A4. Demonstrating expertise in the indications for and interpretation of diagnostic tests relevant to the evaluation of patients with suspected or established renal diseases. | 4.4 | 0.6 | 4.761 | 0.4 | |
| A5. Interpreting laboratory results or data related to the administration and/or contraindication of immunomodulatory therapy. | 4.7 | 0.6 | 4.76 | 0.4 | |
| A6. Demonstrating expertise in the indications for and interpretation of imaging studies relevant to the evaluation of patients with suspected or established renal diseases. | 4.47 | 0.7 | 4.71 | 0.5 | |
| A7. Recognizing rare renal disease presentations. | 3.9 | 0.9 | |||
| B. Clinical Management | |||||
| B1. Providing initial assessment and plan for investigation and management for patients with acute kidney disease or chronic kidney disease. | 4.9 | 0.3 | 5 | 0 | |
| B2. Composing initial assessment and plan for investigation and management for patients with complex fluid and electrolyte abnormalities. | 4.9 | 0.2 | 4.9 | 0.3 | |
| B3. Assessing and managing patients with hematuria and or proteinuria. | 5 | 0 | 4.85 | 0.4 | |
| B4. Triaging and proposing initial management of patients with emergency renal conditions. | 4.8 | 0.4 | 4.95 | 0.2 | |
| B5. Prescribing with proper adjustments of all modalities of renal replacement therapy. | 4.8 | 0.4 | 4.85 | 0.4 | |
| B6. Providing assessment and management plans for patients with acute or chronic complications of all modalities of renal replacement therapy. | 4.7 | 0.4 | 4.9 | 0.3 | |
| B7. Facilitating patients’ transition to an ESRD treatment modality, or to end of life care. | 4.6 | 0.5 | 4.76 | 0.5 | |
| B8. Applying longitudinal management for patients receiving chronic dialysis. | 4.6 | 0.5 | 4.66 | 0.6 | |
| B9. Providing pre- and post-operative care for renal transplant recipients with complicated and uncomplicated courses. | 4.5 | 0.7 | 4.61 | 0.6 | |
| B10. Providing assessment and management for patients with common complications of renal transplantation. | 4.6 | 0.6 | 4.57 | 0.7 | |
| B11. Assessing the suitability of deceased donors and potential living donors for kidney transplantation | 4.4 | 0.9258201 | |||
| B12. Assessing the eligibility of patients with renal disease for kidney transplantation. | 4.5 | 0.7 | 4.8 | 0.4 | |
| B13. Monitoring patients receiving immune modulating therapy and managing complications. | 4.7 | 0.5 | 4.85 | 0.4 | |
| B14. Integrating knowledge of the effects of pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, renal disease, and its treatments in the care of women with renal disease. | 4.7 | 0.4 | 4.8 | 0.4 | |
| B15. Applying guidelines, evidence-based literature, and/or consensus treatment plans to the care of patients. | 4.6 | 0.5 | 4.85 | 0.4 | |
| C. Procedure | |||||
| C1. Performing and interpreting the results the urine microscopy. | 4.6 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 0.6 | |
| C2. Performing the placement of hemodialysis catheters and the removal of tunneled, cuffed hemodialysis catheters. | 4.3 | 0.9 | |||
| C3. Performing native and transplant kidney biopsy. | 3.4 | ||||
| D. Transferable skills | |||||
| D1. Counselling patients and/or families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for renal diseases. | 4.7 | 0.5 | 4.95 | 0.2 | |
| D2. Implementing the principles of quality assurance and patient safety. | 4.3 | 0.7 | 4.76 | 0.5 | |
| D3. Developing a personal learning plan for future practice and ongoing professional development. | 4.6 | 0.6 | 4.57 | 0.7 | |
| D4. Participating in and/or leading educational or administrative activities. | 4.3 | 0.7 | 4.61 | 0.6 | |
| D5. Delivering scholarly teaching to a variety of audiences, including peers, junior trainees and/or other health professionals. | 4.3 | 0.7 | 4.52 | 0.7 | |
| D6. Completing written documentation for patient care. | 4.5 | 0.5 | 4.76 | 0.7 | |
| D7. Managing a longitudinal clinic. | 4.6 | 0.6 | 4.61 | 0.7 | |
| D8. Working with the interprofessional team to coordinate the care of patients with renal diseases. | 4.6 | 0.6 | 4.71 | 0.7 | |
| D9. Monitoring one’s own practice and performance. | 4.4 | 0.7 | 4.8 | 0.4 | |
| D10. Critiquing and appraising current renal literatures. | 4.5 | 0.6 | 4.47 | 0.7 | |
| D11. Demonstrating professional consultancy skills utilizing resources and considering other specialties. | 4.5 | 0.6 | 4.61 | 0.7 | |
| D12. Promoting health in response to society needs. | 4.1 | 0.9 | |||
| D13. Providing/recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers necessary for adjunctive evaluation and/or management. | 4.6 | 0.5 | 4.71 | 0.5 | |
| D14. Providing consultative care for patients with known renal disease admitted with other medical or surgical problems. | 4.6 | 0.5 | 4.76 | 0.5 | |
EPA= Entrustable Professional Activities; SD= Standard Deviation; ESKD= End Stage Kidney Disease; The EPAs in red color were removed.
Int J Med Educ. 2025; 16:92-99; doi: 10.5116/ijme.6819.d7ce