The Individualized Learning Plan: Supporting the Self-Directed Learning Process

Abstract

The ability of physicians to identify strengths and weaknesses, formulate learning goals, and track progress is relevant throughout training and practice. The importance of these skills has been recently explicitly incorporated into requirements for resident and subspecialty training and for maintenance of board certification. The individualized learning plan is a tool that can be utilized both in training and in practice to support and document the lifelong learning process.