Import Key Competencies (Program Specific)

Note that you'll only have this step available if you decided to map program specific key and enabling competencies in import Step 2.

Use the Key Competencies Template if a program wants to import program specific key competencies. This template organizes the information about Key Competencies decided by each national specialty committee and allows the information to be uploaded to the system.

Navigate to Admin>Manage Course and select a course. Click 'CBME' and 'Import CBME Data' to access and download the required template. (See here for more information on downloading templates if needed.)

Template Columns to Complete

Note that the first column, Key Competency Code, is completed for you with alphanumeric codes based on the CanMEDS roles. Adjust this list as needed to match the information from the national specialty committee.

When coding the Key Competencies remember these required codes for the CanMEDS roles: Professional PR Communicator CM Collaborator CL Scholar SC Leader LD Advocate HA Medical Expert ME (The exception to this is if you have a unique CBME set up, e.g., different using different roles.)

Complete the second column, Title, by providing the key competency text.

The third column, Description, is optional. This will store information but will not be visible to users.

Save your file as a CSV.

Uploading Your File

After saving your file as a .csv, scroll to step 3 on the Import CBME screen and either search for or drag and drop the file into place. You'll see a green checkmark when your file is successfully uploaded.