Competency-Based Education (CBE) in Action: Building Assessments That Work

November 19, 2025

In this episode of The Holistic Success Show, Sylvia Mioduszewska, Sr. Product Enablement Specialist at Acuity Insights, joins us to move past the theory of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) or Competency-Based Education (CBE), and focus on what it takes to put it into practice.

Sylvia shares how programs can build intentional assessments that provide meaningful insights without overwhelming learners or faculty. We dive into examples of tools like EPAs and procedure logs, exploring how they can serve both formative and summative purposes responsibly. She also highlights common implementation missteps, what a well-designed assessment program looks like day-to-day for learners, and how thoughtful design can build trust rather than anxiety.