The move to competency-based education: - Defined as: Competency-based education refers to a system of instruction, assessment, feedback, self-reflection and academic reporting that is based on students demonstrating that they have learned the knowledge, attitudes, motivations, self-perceptions and skills expected of them as they progress through their education. - In competency-based health professions education, learners progress by demonstrating the competencies they need to perform optimally as health professionals across the span of their careers. - The desired competencies for optimal performance are based on what is needed to deliver health care of the highest quality and value to patients and their communities. (Summary of Dr. Jean Bartels’ Presentation at 2019 AACN Baccalaureate Conference)