Exploring the challenges of professional identity formation in clinical education environment: A qualitative study

Introduction: This study aimed to explore the challenges of<br />professional identity formation at clinical education environments<br />from the faculty members’ viewpoints.<br />Methods: This is a qualitative study. The population consisted<br />of clinical faculty members of Tehran University of Medical<br />Sciences. In this study, 39 faculty members participated in<br />an in-depth semi-structured interview. To analyze the data,<br />conventional content analysis approach was used. Open coding<br />was extracted from the participants’ statements that represented<br />their experiences. Then, based on their similarities, the codes<br />were classified. Subcategories were emerged and after arranging,<br />they were classified into categories based on their relationships.<br />Results: Instability of professional commitment, patientcenteredness<br />as the missing loop care and treatment, and<br />inappropriate conductive context were explored as the challenges<br />of professional identity in clinical educational environment.<br />Conclusion: According to the results of the study, the formation<br />of professional identity among the providers is not an easy task<br />because many factors affect the formation of professional identity.<br />Therefore, a comprehensive shift towards forming the professional<br />identity at individual and organizational level should be planned.

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