Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)

How EPAs work

• EPAs focus on broad areas of veterinary work rather than specific tasks. This makes them applicable across various clinical contexts, species and workplaces.
• They incorporate key professional skills, such as communication, decision-making and organisation.
• EPA descriptions set out the evidence required in the e-portfolio, including activities and reflections.
• Graduates and their VetGDP Advisers should regularly consult the EPA descriptions and success criteria to monitor progress.
• To pass peer review, the e-portfolio must show the graduate can carry out each EPA competently, with minimal support, and demonstrate a broad range of experience.

Choosing EPAs

EPAs should be selected collaboratively by the graduate and their VetGDP Adviser.

Choices should reflect the full scope of the graduate's role - not just routine activities, but less frequent tasks too. This ensures that the graduate can reflect on and learn from all aspects of their experience. 

If a peer reviewer believes an important EPA is missing, the graduate may be asked to add it and submit additional evidence.