Implementing a Curricular Model for Structured Reflection in a Neurology Clinical Clerkship.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical students frequently observe social, ethical, and systemic challenges during clinical rotations but often lack formal avenues for reflection. Structured reflective writing can promote critical thinking, empathy, and professional identity formation.

Objective

To characterize the content and depth of student reflections on social elements of care during a neurology clerkship and assess the educational impact of a required reflective writing exercise.

Methods

This retrospective qualitative study analyzed 46 reflective logs submitted by third-year medical students during their neurology rotation at the Cleveland Clinic (June 2023-May 2024). Logs focused on bias, social determinants of health, healthcare inequities, system challenges, or quality improveme

SUBMITTER: Mohan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12417676 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature