Background: Reflective practice among postgraduate medical students has been found to contribute in the development of personal and professional skills, and improve clinical competence, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with the ultimate goal of promoting lifelong learning and self-awareness among postgraduate students, resulting in overall growth

Objective: The primary objective of this review is to illustrate the elements that affect postgraduate students' adoption of reflective learning and its significance towards their professional and personal growth.

Methods: A Qualitative study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with a purposive sample of nine postgraduate students. All the interviews were audio recorded and transcribed onto otter.ai. Confidentiality and anonymity were guaranteed due to the sensitive nature of the data. Thematic analysis was done and primary codes were obtained. Coding was done manually. The codes merged to create categories and themes. To achieve analytical triangulation, the codes and themes were discussed with the supervisor and were agreed upon.

Results: The results of this qualitative study shed light on the transformative potential of reflective writing in a variety of contexts. Three themes along with eight sub-themes were identified from data analysis. Individuals perceived reflective writing as a tool for self-improvement through documenting personal growth and learning. Reflective practice has encouraged the participants to re-think their own thoughts, beliefs, and experiences in a more meaningful and structured manner

Conclusion: This study concluded that reflective writing is an effective tool that can enhance postgraduate students' learning outcomes and personal and professional development. However, it is important.

Authors:
Mubashira Sahar Mufti, Khyber Medical University, Pakistan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Mubashira Sahar Mufti, Lecturer and In-charge of Medical House Officers at Northwest School of Medicine, Pakistan. I am passionate about Medical education, and research

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