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Overseas Service Learning: A Catalyst for Professional Identity Development as Globally Competent Dentists
Lillian Yun Yung Luk1, Ye Chen1, Phoebe Pui Ying Lam2
1Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong.
Summary
Overseas service learning (OSL) significantly shapes dental students' professional identity (PI) into globally competent dentists. Experiences with healthcare disparities and community collaboration foster critical reflection and professional growth.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Global Health
- Professional Identity Development
Background:
- Overseas service learning (OSL) is explored for its impact on dental students' professional identity (PI).
- A human development framework guides the examination of OSL experiences in Tanzania.
- Focuses on the lived experiences of dental students in a 2-week OSL program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how OSL contributes to dental students' PI as globally competent dentists.
- To understand the factors influencing the development of global dental competency.
- To apply a human development framework to OSL experiences.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews with ten undergraduate dental students.
- Phenomenological analysis to identify essential experience structures.
- Exploration of themes shaping PI as globally competent dentists.
Main Results:
- Exposure to healthcare disparities facilitated PI development.
- Meaningful interactions and community partnerships were key factors.
- Experiences prompted critical reflection and challenged assumptions, enhancing global competency.
Conclusions:
- Kegan's stages offer a framework for developing globally competent dentists.
- Tailoring dental education to developmental stages promotes ethical practitioners.
- OSL experiences are crucial for fostering socially responsible dental professionals.
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