title: ECLIPPx: an innovative model for reflective portfolios in life-long learning.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  For healthcare professionals, the educational portfolio is the most widely used component of lifelong learning - a vital aspect of modern medical practice. When used effectively, portfolios provide evidence of continuous learning and promote reflective practice. But traditional portfolio models are in danger of becoming outmoded, in the face of changing expectations of healthcare provider competences today.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Portfolios in health care have generally focused on competencies in clinical skills. However, many other domains of professional development, such as professionalism and leadership skills, are increasingly important for doctors and health care professionals, and must be addressed in amassing evidence for training and revalidation. There is a need for modern health care learning portfolios to reflect this sea change.
  
  
  METHODS
  A new model for categorising the health care portfolios of professionals is proposed. The ECLIPPx model is based on personal practice, and divides the evidence of ongoing professional learning into four categories: educational development; clinical practice; leadership, innovation and professionalism; and personal experience.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The ECLIPPx model offers a new approach for personal reflection and longitudinal learning, one that gives flexibility to the user whilst simultaneously encompassing the many relatively new areas of competence and expertise that are now required of a modern doctor.
authors.affiliation: Medical Education Fellow, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK. ronny.cheung@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: C Ronny
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Cheung
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D017145:Models, Educational; D024382:Professional Role; D013192:Staff Development