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Reflections: an inquiry into medical students' professional identity formation
Anne Wong1, Karen Trollope-Kumar
1Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Medical Education
|April 10, 2014
Summary
Medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Identity Formation
- Physician Development
Background:
- Professional identity formation is critical for medical students transitioning to physicians.
- McMaster University medical students use narrative reflections in portfolios for professional development insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the primary influences shaping medical students' professional identity formation.
- To understand the dynamic and constructed nature of physician identity development.
Main Methods:
- Thematic narrative analysis of 604 reflections from 65 medical students.
- Longitudinal analysis of portfolios to track identity formation over time.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: prior experiences, role models, patient encounters, curriculum, and societal expectations.
- These themes interact dynamically, shaping pivotal moments and the iterative nature of professional identity.
Conclusions:
- Reflective writing powerfully supports professional identity formation for students and educators.
- Understanding these five themes offers strategic opportunities for positive medical student development.
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