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Role-based identities are central to understanding how individuals navigate social environments by adopting distinct self-conceptions aligned with various societal roles. These identities are not fixed traits but are constructed through personal actions and the social feedback individuals receive in context-specific interactions. Each social role, such as student, teacher, or friend, carries a set of expectations and norms that influence how people think, feel, and behave within that...
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Essential Yet Invisible: Professional Identity Formation Among Academic Internal Medicine Hospitalists.

Shazia Samanani1, Beck Gold1, Zareen Zaidi1

  • 1George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, United States.

Perspectives on Medical Education
|June 22, 2026
PubMed
Summary
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Academic hospitalists face identity ambiguity and burnout due to unclear roles and lack of recognition. Addressing these issues through institutional changes is crucial for their professional growth and retention in academic medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Physician Well-being
  • Academic Medicine

Background:

  • Academic Hospitalists (AHs) are integral to internal medicine training in the U.S., contributing to teaching, quality improvement, and research.
  • Despite their crucial role, AHs experience high burnout rates, suggesting underlying structural and identity-related challenges.
  • Existing literature indicates a need to explore the professional identity formation of AHs within the academic enterprise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how academic hospitalists construct their professional identity.
  • To understand AHs' perceptions of their roles and contributions within academic institutions.
  • To identify factors influencing job satisfaction and burnout among academic hospitalists.

Main Methods:

  • A constructivist qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with 20 academic hospitalists across nine U.S. institutions.
  • Information power sampling was used to ensure data depth.
  • Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was conducted iteratively.

Main Results:

  • Four interconnected themes emerged: identity ambiguity, role strain, unmet developmental needs, and recognition gaps.
  • Key findings include a lack of consensus on the AH role, a mismatch between self-perception and institutional recognition, and the impact of competing responsibilities on burnout.
  • Mentorship and professional growth were identified as critical areas.

Conclusions:

  • Academic hospitalists' identity formation is hindered by structural ambiguity and institutional non-recognition of their roles.
  • Institutions must clarify role expectations, provide protected time for academic work, and establish mentorship programs.
  • Formal recognition of educational contributions through performance metrics and compensation is essential for improving satisfaction, retention, and the educational mission of academic medicine.