International medical graduates’ views on reflection in UK GP training
Author Information
Author(s): Emery Laura Jayne, Jackson Ben, Mitchell Caroline
Primary Institution: Academic Unit of Primary Care, The University of Sheffield Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health
Hypothesis
What are the perspectives of international medical graduates on reflection in postgraduate GP training?
Conclusion
Most international medical graduates understand the benefits of reflection in GP training, but challenges such as time constraints and the forced nature of reflection need to be addressed.
Supporting Evidence
- 80% of international medical graduates have not experienced reflection prior to entering GP training.
- IMGs value reflection as an effective tool for professional development.
- Concerns over time taken to write reflections and the forced nature of reflections threaten to devalue the process.
- Reducing the number of required reflections could help alleviate pressure on trainees.
- Many IMGs expressed fear of medico-legal consequences related to their reflections.
Takeaway
International medical graduates think reflecting on their experiences helps them learn, but it can be hard and feels forced sometimes.
Methodology
A mixed-methods qualitative study using survey data and semi-structured interviews.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lead researcher's recent completion of GP training.
Limitations
Participants self-selected for interviews, which may over-represent strong views.
Participant Demographics
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