ACEPS Panel: Entrustable Professional Activities and the Future of Surgical Assessment Friday, October 10 Fri, Oct 10 5:00-6:00 p.m. CDT

The American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery (ACEPS) is pleased to present this panel discussion on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). This session will explore the principles and practical implementation of EPAs, emphasizing their role in clinical training, supervision, and assessment. Faculty will examine the evolution of assessment tools within surgical education and strategies to minimize bias in learner evaluations. The session will also address how transparent, equitable assessment frameworks can enhance learner progression and readiness for independent practice.

Panelists’ topics include: Learner Assessments and Avoiding Bias - Julia F. Corcoran, MD EPAs: Where We are and Where We are Going - Esther A. Kim, MD Evolution of Assessments - Amanada Gosman, MD

Upon completion of this learning activity, participants should be able to:

1. Define Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and describe their significance in competency-based medical education for surgical learners.
2. Explain the implications of EPAs for faculty responsibilities, learner supervision, and progression in plastic surgery training.