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Introducing medical students to reflective practice.
Sally Chambers1, Caragh Brosnan, Andrew Hassell
1School of Medicine, Keele University, UK. sally-ann@doctors.org.uk
Summary
This study reviews how medical schools can best teach reflective practice to students. It explores curriculum integration, assessment methods, and student perceptions of this crucial professional skill.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Reflective practice is essential for developing medical professionals.
- There's growing interest in integrating reflection into medical training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on introducing and assessing reflective practice in medical curricula.
- To explore student attitudes and understanding of reflective practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of reflective practice in undergraduate medical education.
- Analysis of different approaches to teaching and assessing reflection.
- Examination of student feedback and comprehension.
Main Results:
- Identified various strategies for curriculum integration.
- Highlighted diverse assessment methods for reflective work.
- Explored student perspectives on the value and challenges of reflection.
Conclusions:
- Effective implementation of reflective practice requires careful curriculum design and assessment.
- Understanding student attitudes is key to successful integration.
- Further research can refine best practices for reflective learning in medicine.
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