Most GP trainees dread reflections. Not because reflecting is hard — but because staring at a blank FourteenFish template and converting a clinical encounter into a structured, capability-linked entry feels like a different skill from practising medicine.
Purpose-Built AI
Learner+ (CMEfy). The first AI tool specifically designed for GP trainee reflections. FourteenFish integration. Clinically relevant reflection prompts aligned to RCGP curriculum and GMC revalidation standards. Pilot data: 77% found reflections easier, 90.5% would recommend. Early-stage — availability may be limited.
iatroX CPD module. Maps learning activities to professional domains with AI-assisted reflection scaffolding. Designed for the GP trainee workflow. Clinical query logging turns Ask iatroX interactions into documented CPD entries.
General AI (With Caveats)
ChatGPT. Over 60% of GP trainees already use it. The output is fluent but generic. No FourteenFish integration. No curriculum alignment. IG concerns with patient data. ARCP panels may scrutinise AI-generated reflections. Use only for general structure — never enter identifiable patient information.
Educational Content
WellMedic portfolio support package. Founded by newly qualified GPs. Step-by-step guides to each learning log type. Example clinical case reviews with video walkthroughs. Practical advice on capability linking, PDP entries, SEA structure.
Bradford VTS resources. Free, comprehensive ePortfolio guides. Curriculum capability breakdowns. WPBA guidance. One of the best-kept secrets in GP training.
The Principle
AI should scaffold reflection, not generate it. The learning comes from your own thinking. The RCGP has not formally endorsed AI-written reflections — and there is an open question about whether ARCP panels will accept reflections that read as AI-generated. Use AI for structure and prompting. Supply the clinical insight and personal learning yourself.
Where iatroX Fits
iatroX addresses both sides of the reflection problem — it generates the clinical learning content (via adaptive quiz and guideline Q&A) that creates meaningful encounters to reflect on, and it provides AI-assisted reflection scaffolding to capture that learning efficiently.