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When Competence Is Not Enough: Trust, Power and Entrustment in Medical Education

01:30:PM Online Webinar

About the Webinar

Competence alone does not determine whether learners are entrusted with clinical responsibilities. Trust, power dynamics, workplace culture, and supervision all play critical roles in entrustment decisions within medical education.
This webinar explores how educators can move beyond competency checklists to develop fair, transparent, and trustworthy assessment practices that better prepare healthcare professionals for independent clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of entrustment and its role in competency-based medical education.
  • Explore the relationship between competence, trust, and professional judgement.
  • Discuss how power dynamics influence entrustment decisions.
  • Apply evidence-informed approaches to workplace assessment.

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Komal Atta

Dr. Komal Atta

PhD Medical Education Scholar

Dr. Komal Atta is a medical education scholar whose work focuses on assessment, trust, supervision, and competency-based education. During this webinar, she will discuss the evolving role of entrustment in health professions education and share practical approaches for improving assessment practices.

Webinar Details

Date
Saturday, 01 August 2026
Time
1:30 PM GMT
Platform
Zoom
Meeting ID
572 225 3970
Passcode
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