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Measuring professionalism in residency training programs in Iran.

Kiarash Aramesh¹, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Maryam Jessri

¹Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. kiarasharamesh@tums.ac.ir

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|October 9, 2009

Summary

This study validated the Farsi version of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) professionalism questionnaire for Iranian medical residents. The reliable and valid instrument measures professionalism in medical training environments.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Professionalism in Medicine

Background:

Professionalism is crucial in medical training.
Assessing professionalism requires validated instruments.
Existing tools may need cultural adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the Farsi (Persian) translated and modified American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) questionnaire for measuring professionalism.
To assess professional attitudes and behaviors in the Iranian medical residency training environment.

Main Methods:

A 17-item questionnaire was adapted and pilot-tested.
The questionnaire was administered to 282 medical residents in Iran.
Statistical analyses included item analysis, reliability testing (Cronbach's alpha), and factor analysis.

Main Results:

A 15-item, three-factor solution (excellence, honor/integrity, altruism/respect) was identified.
The Farsi version demonstrated good internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha met requirements).
Factor analysis explained 58.8% of the common variance.

Conclusions:

The Farsi version of the ABIM professionalism questionnaire possesses content validity and internal reliability.
This instrument is a promising tool for measuring professionalism in Iranian medical settings.
It represents a step towards a short, reliable, and valid measure for medical professionalism.