Introduction:

The medical training process in Brazil and worldwide has been improving in recent decades through the development of curricula organized by competencies. In this context, the National Commission for Medical Residency has published the competency matrices, both general and thematic, for the training of specialists, among them the one related to the Medical Residency Programs in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (MRP-RDI).

Objective:

To develop the competency matrix specific for training in Ultrasonography (US) combined with advances in the definition of teaching-learning and assessment strategies, during a MRP-RDI.

Method:

An exploratory, descriptive study was carried out, initially consisting of a documentary analysis to develop an initial version of the matrix. Next, the competency matrix was collectively constructed, using the modified Delphi method, with the application of questionnaires to a panel of nine specialists.

Results:

Based on the construction of the initial competency matrix and after three rounds of questionnaires, which took place between November 2022 and April 2023, a consensus of opinions was reached among the participants and the final competency matrix was established. The highest agreement rate occurred between the general competencies, with their teaching methods, the specific competencies of medical areas more developed by the participating preceptors and the competencies for the first year of medical residency. The highest disagreement rate occurred between assessment methods and activities with little or no training opportunities. There were no suggestions for new items, but only changes to some evaluated items and removal of others.

Conclusion:

The competency matrix in the area of US for a MRP-RDI represents a relevant instrument for competency-based training and improvement of the quality of professional practice, focused on improving training in US.

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