A practical framework for remediating unprofessional behavior and for developing professionalism competencies and a...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Professionalism Studies

Background:

• Professional Identity Formation (PIF) complements existing behavior- and attitude-based views of professionalism.
• Unprofessional behavior requires a holistic approach beyond just actions or attitudes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a multi-level professionalism framework for discussing and remediating unprofessional behavior.
• To integrate behavior-based, attitude-based, and identity-based perspectives.

Main Methods:

• Development of a multi-level professionalism framework.
• The framework includes levels such as environment, competencies, beliefs, values, identity, and mission.

Main Results:

• The framework offers educators tools for comprehensive discussions on unprofessional behavior.
• It helps avoid narrowing discussions to only professional behavior or identity.

Conclusions:

• The multi-level framework enhances understanding of unprofessional behavior's roots.
• It supports the development of appropriate remediation strategies for medical trainees.