The promising role of the logbook and portfolio in the new competency driven medical curriculum in India

The competency driven medical education has been introduced in all the colleges of India since 2019. It is mandatory for the students to maintain a logbook under this curriculum, and the use of an annexure to logbook or a portfolio has been recommended. In this paper, we describe the rationale behind using a logbook and portfolio, the differences between the two, the process of implementation, how to assess these, the challenges, the ways to overcome them, and the potential advantages of having such a system in place for various stakeholders. Feedback and reflection are the two processes that will need careful attention to ensure a meaningful implementation of this new introduction.