Abstract

Medical education and certification across the globe have evolved significantly, but disparities in the assessment of specialists in surgery and anesthesiology still persist. This paper highlights the increasing need for standardized evaluation frameworks to ensure specialists meet consistent competency levels, ensuring patient safety and enhancing professional mobility. Despite advancements, many regions still rely on outdated assessment methods that may not adequately reflect real-world clinical skills. The paper explores the differences in certification systems, focusing on competency-based evaluation and the critical role of structured assessments such as Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and simulation-based tools. Moreover, it identifies the barriers hindering the full implementation of international standards and proposes strategies to bridge these gaps through global collaboration and investment in simulation infrastructure, AI, and competency-based assessments. Ultimately, a standardized global framework is recommended to improve patient care and professional practice on an international scale.

Keywords

specialist evaluation, medical assessment, OSCE, ECOE