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Professional identity formation: Who am I? Where am I going?
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Professional identity formation: Who am I? Where am I going?

Di Coneybeare, Jimmy Truong, Daniel Runde and Wendy Coates
AEM education and training, Vol.9(Suppl 1), pp.S73-S79
04/2025
DOI: 10.1002/aet2.70018
PMCID: PMC12038729
PMID: 40308873

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Abstract

Professional identity formation (PIF) is an ongoing journey where individuals internalize the characteristics, values, and behaviors of the medical profession. This concept, deeply rooted in medical tradition, has gained attention in recent decades, shifting from a passive to a more intentional process. Theories of PIF draw from theories of personal identity formation and moral reasoning. The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a didactic on PIF presented at the 2024 Society for Academic Emergency Medicine annual conference. The didactic was developed through literature review, expert consultation, and iterative discussions within a team of educators and was attended by approximately 20 participants. Through interactive exercises, reflective tools, and literature-based insights, participants were prompted to explore their own PIF journeys. This session emphasized the importance of fostering a holistic understanding of medical training and integrated personal development with broader societal and moral expectations as well as supported the ongoing evolution of professional identity.

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