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The changing landscape of professional development.

¹School of Human Sciences, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine

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Professional development is shifting online, impacting diverse learners like Generation Z and Y. This study examines the adoption of online learning in healthcare and medical illustration fields.

Keywords:

Professional development education learning medical art and illustration online

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Digital Learning
Healthcare Professions

Background:

The landscape of professional development is evolving, with a significant shift towards online learning opportunities.
Learner demographics are changing, with Generation Z and Generation Y entering the workforce and bringing different expectations.
The healthcare sector, including medical illustration, faces the challenge of adapting to these new learning modalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the changes in professional development, focusing on learner backgrounds (Generation Z, Generation Y) and the rise of online learning.
To assess the current adoption rate and encouragement of online professional development within the medical illustration and broader healthcare fields.

Main Methods:

Literature review on generational learning preferences and online education trends.
Analysis of professional development offerings in healthcare and medical illustration.
Qualitative assessment of barriers and facilitators to online learning adoption.

Main Results:

Online learning is increasingly prevalent, becoming the standard for professional development.
Generational differences (Gen Z, Gen Y) influence preferences for online learning engagement and format.
Adoption rates and active encouragement of online professional development vary across healthcare sub-specialties.

Conclusions:

The integration of online learning in healthcare professional development is crucial for accommodating diverse generational needs.
Further strategies are needed to accelerate the adoption and effective utilization of online learning opportunities for medical illustrators and healthcare professionals.
Bridging the gap between available online resources and learner uptake is essential for future professional growth.