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Developing professionalism in Italian medical students: an educational framework.

Fabrizio Consorti1, Mariagiovanna Notarangelo, Laura Potasso

  • 1Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Sapienza of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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This study addresses the challenge of medical student professionalism in Italy. It proposes a framework for developing and assessing professionalism within Italian medical education, integrating it into the curriculum.

Keywords:
professionalismtools for assessmentundergraduate medical education

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professionalism Studies
  • Healthcare Ethics

Background:

  • Developing and assessing medical student professionalism is a global challenge.
  • Preliminary research was conducted at the University Sapienza of Rome, Italy.
  • This paper focuses on Italian undergraduate medical students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize issues and experiences in developing professionalism among Italian medical students.
  • To propose a framework for professionalism suited to Italian medical curricula.
  • To outline how professionalism education is integrated into the assessment framework.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Italian versions of validated measurement tools.
  • Incorporated vignettes and videos for assessment.
  • Employed student portfolios of reflective writings.

Main Results:

  • Professionalism is defined as a multidimensional construct encompassing ethical, sociocultural, relational, and epistemological competencies.
  • A framework for integrating professionalism into medical curricula and assessment is proposed.
  • Various tools are suggested for assessing professionalism.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive approach is needed to develop and assess medical student professionalism.
  • The proposed framework offers a model for Italian medical education.
  • Effective assessment requires a combination of validated tools and reflective practices.