The document discusses self-directed learning (SDL), which involves individuals taking initiative to diagnose learning needs, formulate goals, identify resources, implement strategies, and evaluate learning. SDL skills include developing curiosity, formulating questions, identifying needed data, locating reliable sources, and organizing information. Medical students need SDL skills to keep learning and engage in continuing education as the field rapidly advances. SDL can be facilitated in medical colleges through problem-based learning, small group teaching, and creating an autonomy-supportive environment that incorporates old and new concepts. This helps develop students' cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills while achieving benefits like greater enthusiasm, better question-asking, and enhanced retention of knowledge. Technologies like websites, videos,