en آموزش پزشکی Medical Education Short Communication <span style="line-height:2;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><b>Background & Objective:</b> Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), introduced by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in India in 2019 and revised in 2024, represents a transformative shift toward outcome-driven, learner-centered medical training. Despite faculty development efforts, a gap remains in sensitizing medical students to CBME early in their education. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the&nbsp;START CBME (Sensitization and Training for Adapting to the Requirements of Transition in CBME)<b> </b>module&nbsp;to enhance first-year medical students&#39; understanding and engagement with CBME.<br> <b>Materials & Methods: </b>A&nbsp;needs assessment&nbsp;was conducted among&nbsp;first-year medical students&nbsp;to evaluate their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) regarding CBME. Based on findings, a structured module was developed, incorporating&nbsp;interactive lectures, small-group discussions, reflective exercises, and competency-mapping activities.&nbsp;The content validity of the module was evaluated using a Content Validity Index (CVI) of 0.92, while its reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach&rsquo;s alpha of 0.87. It was pilot-tested among&nbsp;24 students selected through random stratified sampling.&nbsp;Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using a validated questionnaire, and statistical analysis measured the module&rsquo;s impact.<br> <b>Results:</b> Post-intervention,&nbsp;knowledge scores improved significantly (p&nbsp;< 0.001), and student attitudes toward CBME became more positive.&nbsp;Participants rated the module&nbsp;highly for clarity, relevance, and effectiveness&nbsp;in easing their transition to CBME.<br> <b>Conclusion: </b>Early CBME sensitization through structured training improves student engagement, knowledge, and readiness for competency-based learning. The&nbsp;START CBME module&nbsp;serves as a replicable model for institutions seeking to enhance CBME preparedness among medical students.</span></span></span><br> &nbsp; CBME, medical education, competency-based learning, student engagement, early sensitization, structured training 145 154 http://edujournal.zums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-12-2525-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Krishna Mohan Surapaneni krishnamohan.surapaneni@gmail.com 5300319475328460036190 5300319475328460036190 Yes Department of Biochemistry, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Varadharajapuram, Poonamallee, Chennai – 600 123, Tamil Nadu, India.