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Developing and evaluating professionalism.

Melih Elcin1, Orhan Odabasi, Bahar Gokler

  • 1Department of Medical Education and Informatics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. melcin@hacettepe.edu.tr

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|April 22, 2006
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This study shows a medical education course positively impacts students' professional attitudes. Interactive learning methods enhanced awareness of key professional attributes, improving physician-patient relationships and ethical understanding.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professionalism Studies

Background:

  • Professional behavior is a critical domain in medical education.
  • Hacettepe University aims to instill professional identity, values, and understanding of the physician-patient relationship in students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the "Health-Illness Concepts and Medical Professional Identity" course.
  • To determine if the course positively influences students' attitudes towards professionalism.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study was conducted on medical students.
  • Attitudinal changes were measured by comparing pre- and post-course responses.
  • Interactive learning techniques, including scenario discussions, were employed.

Main Results:

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  • All seven measured attributes of professionalism showed statistically significant positive changes in student attitudes.
  • The extent of positive change ranged from 48% to 84%.
  • Interactive teaching methods correlated with greater improvements in awareness.

Conclusions:

  • The "Health-Illness Concepts and Medical Professional Identity" course effectively enhances medical students' professional attitudes.
  • Interactive learning is a valuable strategy for cultivating professionalism in medical education.
  • The course contributes to developing essential attributes for future physicians.