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Professional Identity Formation of Medical Science Educators: An Imperative for Academic Medicine
Aviad Haramati1,2, Giulia Bonaminio3, Neil Osheroff4
1Department of Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC 20057 USA.
Medical Science Educator
|March 21, 2024
Summary
Medical science educators are crucial for training future health professionals but face an identity crisis. Understanding and supporting their professional development is vital for academic medicine.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Biomedical Sciences
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Medical schools increasingly rely on science faculty for education.
- Integrated curricula can lead to a loss of disciplinary connection for educators.
- Many science educators transition to teaching by chance, not design.
Discussion:
- The professional identity of medical science educators is evolving.
- Foundational sciences are critical components of medical training.
- Science educators play a unique and vital role in medical schools.
Key Insights:
- The professional identity of medical science educators requires study.
- Support and training are needed for this faculty group.
- Understanding identity formation is key for academic medicine.
Outlook:
- Invest in training and nurturing medical science educators.
- Strengthen the connection between educators and their disciplines.
- Ensure a robust pipeline of skilled educators for future health professionals.
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