Reflection on post
- This document gives the trainee to reflect on what s/he has learnt in the post just completed and place that learning in the context of their development as a GP.
- The scope is broader than that of individual learning log entries, and we are looking for themes as much as for specific items of learning or specific plans.
- Desirable features of the writing will be a reflective style and demonstration of a strategic approach to planning of future learning.
- Addressing the domains of knowledge, skills and feelings, the writing will give a clear account of what has been learnt, how the trainee has responded to the learning, and how s/he will approach learning in their next post.
- There should be reflection on the relationship between post and self-care or the doctor as a person.
- These elements will be integrated into a cohesive entity, and this integration is as important as the individual elements.
We would like you to reflect on your learning during the post you have just completed. A short document, about one side of A4, will suffice.
- What knowledge have you gained?
- Do you need to do anything so that this knowledge can be used in a GP context?
- What skills have you gained?
- Do you need to do anything so that these skills can be used in a GP context?
- How has the post and the last 4-6 months affected you as a person?
- How have you managed this personally?
- What plans do you need to develop for self care in the light of this?
- Reflecting on all these areas what do you need to do to ensure that in the next post you gain the most personally and in knowledge and skills?