Clinical Reflection Portfolio
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Build a structured clinical reflection portfolio covering at least 5 patient encounters across your placement. Each reflection must use a structured framework (Gibbs, Kolb, or equivalent named model), identify a specific learning point arising from the encounter, and describe how practice will change as a result. The encounters must span at least 2 different clinical situations or case types. Reviewed and signed off by a clinical placement supervisor who confirms the reflections are grounded in real clinical encounters. The portfolio documents learning from supervised practice — not hypothetical reflections.
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Using a recognised reflective practice model (Gibbs, Johns, or Driscoll), write 5 structured clinical reflections on significant learning moments from your supervised practice. Each reflection should cover: what happened (anonymised clinical encounter), what you felt, what was good or difficult, what you might have done differently, and what you will do differently next time. Reflections document your learning and emotional response as a trainee — they do not evaluate patients or make clinical judgements about the care received.
Proof required
Submit 5 reflections following your chosen model (name the model in the first reflection and apply it consistently). A brief cover note from your supervisor confirming that all reflections describe experiences from your supervised practice. All patient identifiers removed.
What gets checked
- All 5 reflections use the same named model consistently — switching models within a portfolio undermines the developmental arc.
- Reflection includes genuine emotional content — 'I felt uncertain when...' or 'I was surprised by...' — not just clinical description.
- Anonymisation is thorough — no patient names, MRN numbers, or identifying context clues.