Feedback in professional development

High quality reflection in combination with supportive and constructive feedback is essential for the professional development of all trainee doctors. The Improving feedback and reflection to improve learning: A practical guide for trainees and trainers, from The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, focuses on practical information for trainees and trainers on how trainee self-reflection, feedback from the trainer and trainer self-reflection can improve the performance and value of formative Workplace Based Assessments.