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Frederic W Hafferty1, Brian Castellani

  • 1Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Minnesota Medical School-Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USA. fhaffert@d.umn.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Sociology of Medicine
  • Professionalism Studies

Background:

  • The modern professionalism movement in medicine is 25 years old.
  • Abraham Flexner's work provides foundational insights into the concept of medical professionalism.
  • Flexner's views were empirically grounded, sociological, and systems-based, viewing professionalism as dynamic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-examine Abraham Flexner's concept of professionalism in medicine.
  • To introduce a complexity science perspective on medical professionalism.
  • To develop a tripartite model for analyzing professionalism at micro, meso, and macro levels.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of Abraham Flexner's writings on medical education.
  • Application of complexity science principles to understand professionalism.
  • Development of a typology and tripartite model for professionalism.

Main Results:

  • Flexner viewed professionalism as empirically grounded, sociological, and multidimensional.
  • Professionalism is conceptualized as a complex system with competing forms.
  • A tripartite model (micro, meso, macro) is proposed for analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Flexner's vision of professionalism was limited to two types of physicians.
  • Professionalism in medicine is a complex system with diverse, competing forms.
  • A complex systems approach is essential for 21st-century medical education reform.