Ahmad, AyeshaDhingra, BhavnaKumar, KunalKaushik, Jaya ShankarDabas, AashimaMishra, Devendra2025-08-132025-08-132025-05Ahmad Ayesha, Dhingra Bhavna, Kumar Kunal, Kaushik Jaya Shankar, Dabas Aashima, Mishra Devendra . Perception of Pediatric Resident Physicians on Self-Directed Learning: A Multi-institutional Survey. Indian Pediatrics. 2025 May; 62(5): 361-3650019-60610974-7559https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/251339OBJECTIVES To assess the opportuni?es and limita?ons of self-directed learning (SDL) among pediatric postgraduate trainees. METHODS A semi-structured anonymized ques?onnaire was administered to pediatric postgraduate trainees to assess their readiness towards SDL, current prac?ces, opportuni?es and limita?ons of SDL. Closed ended ques?ons were scored using a five-point Likert scale. Thema?c analysis of responses was conducted followed by focus- group discussion to ascertain the barriers and enablers of SDL. RESULTS One hundred ten trainees responded; majority (67.7%) were aged 26–30 years. The median (IQR) scores for different components of SDL were- iden?fying own learning needs 4 (3.5, 4), formula?ng own learning goals 4 (3, 4), iden?fying learning resources 3 (3, 4), choosing and implemen?ng learning strategy 3 (2, 4), evalua?ng learning outcomes 3 (2, 4), and willingness to drive one’s own learning 3.5 (3, 4). The majority (95%) used online resources for knowledge domain; 64.5% (71/110) prac?ced peer-assisted learning. The skill training was chiefly through simula?on and hands-on experience (97%). Lack of ?me was the commonest limita?on reported by 75% students. CONCLUSIONS The SDL prac?ce was not forthcoming among pediatric postgraduates.Self-directed learningMedical educationLearning resourcesCBMEPeer-assisted learningPerception of Pediatric Resident Physicians on Self-Directed Learning: A Multi-institutional SurveyJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, New Delhi, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati, Assam, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics and Medical Education, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi 110002, IndiaDepartment of Pediatrics and Medical Education, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi 110002, India.