Future generation of anesthesiologists: What professional qualifications should we aim for?

In recent years, time-based training has been replaced by competency-based training in many medical specialities in Europe. Anesthesiology has been at the forefront of these developments. The main advantage of a competency-based training lies in the shift from knowledge acquisition to knowledge application. Competence-based training doesn't replace knowledge-based training, but complements the latter, especially in the more advanced setting.