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1Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia tbloom2@su.edu.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|February 1, 2022
Summary
Professional identity formation in pharmacy education is achievable, even without a universally agreed-upon profession-wide identity. Guiding students is key to developing their internal sense of being a pharmacist.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Identity Formation
Background:
- Pharmacy schools have long taught professionalism.
- Current discussions focus on professional identity formation models from academic medicine.
- Professionalism is an outward expression, while identity is an internalized sense of belonging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of professional identity formation in pharmacy students.
- To address concerns about the lack of a universal pharmacy profession identity.
- To propose a framework for guiding student pharmacists' identity development.
Main Methods:
- This is a commentary, not an empirical study.
- It analyzes the distinction between professionalism and professional identity.
- It discusses the implications for pharmacy education.
Main Results:
- A universal profession-wide identity is not a prerequisite for developing individual professional identities.
- Professional identity is an internal acceptance of being a pharmacist.
- The profession's identity is how pharmacists present themselves to patients and other providers.
Conclusions:
- Intentional guidance can foster professional identity in student pharmacists.
- Disagreement on the profession's exact identity should not hinder identity formation efforts.
- Focusing on the internal acceptance of being a pharmacist is crucial.
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