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Professional Identity and Motivation for Medical School in First-Year Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study
Valentina Faihs1,2, Susanne Heininger1, Stuart McLennan3
1TUM Medical Education Center, TUM School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675 Munich, Germany.
New medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Professional Identity Formation
Background:
- Professional identity formation (PIF) is a lifelong process crucial for future physicians.
- High motivation for medical school is essential for academic success and development.
- Self-determination theory suggests a link between professional identity (PI) and student motivation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between professional identity (PI) and the strength of motivation for medical school in new medical students.
- To explore demographic factors influencing motivation levels.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 811 new medical students in Munich, Germany.
- Utilized the Macleod Clark Professional Identity Scale (MCPIS-9) and the Strength of Motivation for Medical School-Revised questionnaire (SMMS-R).
- Collected data on age, gender, and waiting time before commencing medical school.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between PI (MCPIS-9) and motivation strength (SMMS-R).
- Female students reported higher motivation and readiness to start medical school.
- Increased waiting semesters correlated positively with overall motivation and readiness to start.
Conclusions:
- An association exists between professional identity and motivation strength in early medical training.
- Female gender and longer waiting periods are linked to higher self-perceived motivation.
- Further research is recommended to enhance medical education strategies.
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