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Supporting the development of a professional identity: General principles
Sylvia R Cruess1, Richard L Cruess1, Yvonne Steinert1
1a Centre for Medical Education, Lady Meredith House , McGill University , Montreal , Canada.
Medical Teacher
|February 12, 2019
Summary
Medical schools must integrate professional identity formation into curricula. This involves faculty development and community support to help students develop a physician
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professionalism Studies
- Social Learning Theory
Background:
- Medical professionalism education has evolved over two decades.
- Professional identity formation (PIF) is a critical, emerging concept.
- Current approaches require reevaluation to align with PIF goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a framework for curricular revision centered on PIF.
- To reexamine principles of teaching professionalism in light of PIF.
- To establish PIF as a core educational objective in medical training.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing social learning theory and communities of practice as theoretical underpinnings.
- Outlining necessary curricular changes for PIF.
- Proposing strategies for student engagement and faculty development.
Main Results:
- Curricular revisions should establish PIF as an objective.
- Integration of cognitive content on PIF is essential.
- Fostering supportive communities and faculty understanding is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Medical school curricula must be reformed to prioritize PIF.
- Social learning theory provides a robust foundation for this reform.
- Ongoing support is needed for students' professional development journey.
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