Reflection and medical students' learning

Reflective learning in medical education was explored through two studies involving interviews and questionnaires. The first study focused on students using learning journals and tutorial groups, revealing that those engaged in reflective practices were more focused and less assessment-driven. The second study compared students from a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum, highlighting distinct learning approaches between schools. Overall, the research indicates that reflective learning fosters a more integrated approach to education among medical students, differing significantly from traditional PBL methods.