David Ronald Taylor

David Ronald Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, Queen's University, Canada. He holds a cross-appointment at the Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME) and currently serves as the core residency program director, leading institutional implementation of competency-based medical education (CBME) and contributing to national medical education frameworks through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

His academic credentials include:

• Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE), University of Illinois Chicago, 2016
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2003

Dr. Taylor's research centers on Competency-Based Medical Education with specialized focus on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for assessment validity and curriculum reform. His work addresses critical challenges in workplace-based assessment systems, learner entrustment decisions, and transition to CBME frameworks. He has co-developed national EPA standards for Canadian undergraduate medical education and led Internal Medicine residency EPA development at the Royal College.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent emphasis on practical EPA implementation strategies, validity theory in assessment design, and systems-level change management during CBME transition. His scholarship bridges educational theory with clinical training needs, prioritizing robust assessment systems that ensure patient safety while supporting trainee development across diverse medical specialties.

As core residency program director, Dr. Taylor oversees Internal Medicine training at Queen's University and provides academic mentorship to residents. His national leadership roles—particularly in developing Canadian EPA frameworks—have shaped competency-based assessment standards across medical specialties nationwide, though specific student names are not publicly documented.

Dr. Taylor collaborates extensively through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Queen's Translational Institute of Medicine. His current initiatives focus on institutional CBME implementation requiring multi-departmental coordination, faculty development, and evaluation of new assessment systems to advance medical education quality and responsiveness to evolving healthcare demands.