The Perceptions of Medical Students Regarding Professionalism, a qualitative study | [Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Hina Kundi: Department of Anatomy, Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Sadia Shaukat: Department of Anatomy, Muhammad College of Medicine, Peshawar, Pakistan

3. Naureen Waseem: Department of Anatomy, Islam Medical College, Sialkot, Pakistan

4. Shazia Imran: Department of Anatomy, Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Shazia Muazam: Department of Anatomy, Hazrat Bari Sarkar Medical & Dental college, Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Maria Yousaf: Department of Anatomy, Islamic Medical & Dental College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Introduction: The element of humanity and understanding the social values is significantly important for the health care workers. It ensure positive health outcomes and patient's safety, as care and empathy during the treatments are provided innately according to the standards, preferences and values of the individual. Objective: To find out student's perception regarding professionalism in order to design curricular contents and matching instructional strategies targeting at enhancement of professionalism, understanding, practice and behavioral change. Materials and Methods: The study has been conducted at a private medical college in Islamabad after taking ethical approval. In order to collect data, a qualitative cross-sectional study design had been used. Multiple focus group interviews were conducted on semi structured questions. Data was recorded, transcribed, themes were extracted and analyzed by manual thematic analysis. Results: the study identified fundamental themes regarding professionalism. Students had fair knowledge regarding professionalism but lack deep understanding. It was suggested to practice role modelling in order to inculcate professionalism among medical students. Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that the professionalism is the core of medical education and necessary for adequate practice therefore, we cannot rely on hidden curriculum for development of professional identity. The study suggests dire need for incorporation of study of professionalism and its applications in medical curriculum.

Page(s): 563-568

DOI: 10.37939/jrmc.v26i4.1888

Published: Journal: Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, Volume: 26, Issue: 4, Year: 2022

Keywords:

perceptions , Professionalism , Medical students

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