This document discusses various frameworks for defining medical roles and competencies. It outlines several models including CanMEDS 2000, which defines 7 roles for physicians. It also mentions frameworks from the AAMC-MSOP, Scott-Cottrell, WHO, West Virginia, and ACGME. The document distinguishes between task-specific competencies, meta-competencies, and essential personal characteristics for different medical roles. It provides an overview of how roles, competencies and personal traits can be used for educational program development.