SELF-REFLECTION

Dhairya Bharatbhai Parekh

MHSM, s2886628
Self-Reflection is one of the most significant learning skills of a person. It is the use of powerful
combination of self-awareness, critical thinking and analytical abilities allied with a commitment to
continuously apply on-the-job learning in the work. According to Hixon, reflection provides a structured
opportunity for individual and groups to consider the ramification of their action and services (Hixon &
Swann, 1993). It is meant to incite the critical literacy and analytical thinking in the individual. Reflection
conceived on the rhetorical framework engages the student in/with learning contexts and heighten the
awareness of learning, so as to improvise the learning. These newer metacognitive approaches have
been proven to make people active learners and more accountable in their communications. What
makes reflective learning different from other approaches is the fact that here the focus lies on multiple
factors rather than just examination of the past.
The first striking progress in my career started with my admission in the Bachelors of Dentistry
(BDS). The field was completely new and it took me a while to adapt to the changes. Initially, I found it
strenuous to keep up with the course work which reflected in my performance. However, a prompt
support from the students counselor and a proper guidance from the teachers helped me evolve as a
clinical practitioner. Followed by that, I joined a Government Medical College which helped me enhance
my clinical skills and management of the community healthcare in the resource constrained
environment.
My interest in management of healthcare brought me to the Griffith University. A complete
transition in the educational system and newer culture gave me a hard time in the first semester at the
University. To add to that, a little bit of home sickness and coping up with the part-time jobs and studies
was a utterly different experience. However, as time passed, I gained understanding of managing this
changes and enjoying every part of it. At Griffith, I learnt a larger picture of the healthcare including its
various aspects such as leadership, policy planning and healthcare systems . With clinical experience on
the hand, these course widened my paradigm as a healthcare professional. To add to that, it enhanced
my ability of critical thinking and research that helped me in my health project.
The WIL placement, as part of my curriculum, will help me get a gain a field experience as a
healthcare professional. Since I am keen on health informatics, in my placement at Queensland Health, I
look ahead to work in its practical applications in healthcare especially ehealth. Ehealth has been my
fascination since a long time since it is the fastest and the most radical way to reach distant population.
While ehealth has a bright scope to improve the health care, I desire to learn various barriers and the
facilitators of its implementation and its community perspective. Since Queensland has lots of projects
related to telehealth, I want to focus and enhance my scope as a probable professional in Ehealth.








Strengths Weakness Opportunity Threats
Clinical Background
ICT Knowledge
Team worker
Health project on
Ehealth
Weak writing skills
No management
experience
No experience of
using the statistical
analysis software

Open to criticism
Outgoing
Keen learner
Never Quit Attitude
Short attention Span
Time to adjust to
newer workplace


Hixon, J. G., & Swann, W. B. (1993). When does introspection bear fruit? Self-reflection, self-insight, and
interpersonal choices. Journal of personality and social psychology, 64(1), 35.