examining the status of competency-oriented in medical science education in iran

Background: nowadays, medical education is increasingly aligned with the competency-oriented approach worldwide. objectives: this study aimed to evaluate the competency-oriented nature of medical sciences education in iran. methods: this study is of a qualitative-analytical-applied nature and consists of 2 phases: a synthesis research phase conducted through a scoping review and a qualitative content analysis phase carried out through focus group discussions. results: the results, obtained by combining 11 articles and conducting qualitative content analysis through focus group discussions involving 14 professors and doctoral students in medical science education, showed a significant gap between iran's medical science education and a competency-oriented approach. this gap is evident in 4 dimensions: teaching-learning, assessment, context-infrastructure, and planning, with a total of 13 sub-categories identified. conclusions: the research showed that the gap between the current situation and competency-oriented medical science education is particularly pronounced in basic and theoretical courses. therefore, those involved in this field should be given more attention to addressing this gap.