August 3, 2026 · Family medicine · DOI: 10.22454/FamMed.2026.866657

Student Competency in Outpatient Documentation: Insights From the 2025 CERA Clerkship Directors Study

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This study aimed to characterize the teaching and assessment practices for outpatient documentation competency in family medicine clerkships across the US and Canada. The findings revealed significant variability in instructional methods and assessment processes, with many programs lacking structured approaches, highlighting the need for standardized guidelines to ensure all medical students achieve documentation competency before entering residency.

William Dabbs, Tomoko Sairenji, Samira Farah, Eric Heidel, Amirreza Nikbakht, Joel J Heidelbaugh, Shaunta' Chamberlin

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