A workshop on the topic: “Workplace Assessment (WPBA – Mini-CEX and CbD)” was organized by the Faculty Development Department and the Programs Department of the Tbilisi Medical Academy.

The goal of the workshop was to familiarize and master the modern workplace assessment methods WPBA – Mini-CEX and CbD for lecturers conducting clinical training courses.

The co-head of the program, Kakha Bregvadze, introduced the participants to the concept of workplace-based assessment, its importance in the clinical training process, international experience and the plan for introducing these methods at the academy.

A special part of the workshop was devoted to the Mini-CEX simulation scenario, within the framework of which the participants had the opportunity to observe the student-patient communication, as well as the process of collecting anamnesis, and then provide constructive feedback to the students.

In the discussion format, participants also discussed the principles of empathy mapping and providing effective feedback.