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CONTEXT: Currently, self‑directed learning (SDL) is emphasized in medical institutions all over theworld. The skills of SDL enable one to be a lifelong learner, a necessity to cope up with fast‑expandingmedical knowledge.AIMS: This study aims to develop and implement an “SDL” module for medical undergraduates andfind out their perception about the same.SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A cross‑sectional study using a mixed‑method design (having bothqualitative and quantitative components) was conducted in the Department of Community Medicine,UCMS, Delhi, India.METHODS: A module was developed following an extensive literature review and focus groupdiscussions with the teaching staff of the institute. First‑semester undergraduate students wereinvited to participate in the study and asked for feedback using a semi‑structured questionnaire.STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Quantitative data were expressed in mean, range, and frequency. Forqualitative data, thematic analysis was performed.RESULTS: The module was implemented with 160 students, in November for 10 hour distributedover 5 weeks. Feedback could be obtained from 130 students. Sixty‑seven percent of students weresatisfied and 66% reported as motivated to study the allotted topic further. Qualitative analysis showedthat though the students liked the learning process based on this module, they also felt facilitatorscould have been more active in imparting knowledge and skills.CONCLUSIONS: To make learners equipped with the ability to learn throughout a professionallearning course, SDL as a learning tool should be introduced in the medical undergraduate curriculum.