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Faculty and house staff members as role models
F L Ficklin1, V L Browne, R C Powell
1Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
Journal of Medical Education
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Medical educators should leverage positive role-modeling to enhance student learning and professional development. Recognizing the impact of role models is crucial for effective medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Role-modeling significantly influences the learning process for medical students.
- Faculty, physicians, and students must understand their impact as role models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of role-modeling in medical education.
- To enhance participants' awareness of their influence as role models.
Main Methods:
- A conference was held with approximately 100 participants from Indiana University School of Medicine.
- Small-group discussions were used to define and discuss the impact of role-modeling.
Main Results:
- Participants identified both positive and negative influences of role-modeling.
- The conference aimed to increase awareness and motivation for effective role-modeling.
Conclusions:
- Positive role-modeling should be integrated as a teaching tool in medical education.
- Effective role models inspire students' desire for knowledge and professional application.