Competency 10. Take primary responsibility for lifelong learning to improve knowledge, skills, and practice performance through familiarity with general and experience-specific goals and objectives and attendance at conferences

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Responsibility for one's own lifelong learning (practice-based learning and improvement) is a process that involves a complex framework of self-direction, self-efficacy, and insight. 1 Murad M.H. Varkey P. Self-directed learning in health professions education. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2008; 37: 580-590 PubMed Google Scholar , 2 Knowles M. Self Directed Learning: A Guide for Learners and Teachers. Associated Press, New York, NY1975 Google Scholar , 3 Guglielmino L.M. Development of the Self Directed Learning Readiness Scale. University of Georgia, Athens, Ga1977 Google Scholar The concepts of lifelong learning and self-directed learning continue to be elusive, with learners and educators finding it difficult to define and to agree on their role in professional formation and continued learning. 1 Murad M.H. Varkey P. Self-directed learning in health professions education. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2008; 37: 580-590 PubMed Google Scholar