Changes in the intestinal microbiota of type 2 diabetes mice in response to dietary supplementation with instant tea or matcha

Abstract Introduction In recent years there has been an increased emphasis on competency-based medical education (CBME) in Canada and internationally, as can be seen with the implementation of competency-based curriculums for postgraduate medical education (PGME) through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Currently, no Canada-wide consensus exists on educational competencies relating to diabetes in undergraduate medical education (UGME). Objective To develop a list of competencies and objectives for UGME in diabetes using a modified Delphi method. Methods Representatives involved in the development of the diabetes curriculum at all 17 medical schools across Canada were contacted. A draft list of competencies and objectives was developed by the research team using the existing curriculums at nine Canadian medical schools and was organized using the CanMEDS framework. A Delphi method was used, with two iterations in order to reach consensus. Results Twelve out of 17 medical schools agreed to participate. Out of 12 surveys sent in the first round, eight responses were received (response rate 66.7%). The revised version was then resent to the eight respondents and seven responses were received (response rate 87.5%). A list of nine competencies and 62 objectives was finalized. Conclusion A competency-based consensus curriculum for diabetes education for undergraduate medical students was developed using a modified Delphi method. The final consensus syllabus will be disseminated across the country. This curriculum serves as a step in the transition to competency-based UGME and in ensuring that future medical school graduates are proficient in diabetes care.