Dermatology residents as educators: a qualitative study of identity formation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the many identities a physician comes to form during their career is their identity as an educator. Exploring formation of this identity may enrich our understanding of how physicians make decisions related to their roles as educators, their behaviors, and how this ultimately influences the educational environment. It is the aim of this study to investigate educator identity formation of dermatology residents while early in their careers.

Methods

Drawing on a social constructionist paradigm, we conducted a qualitative study, utilizing an interpretative approach. We examined longitudinal data over a 12-month period using dermatology residents' written reflections from their professional portfolios and semi-structured interviews. We collected this data as we

SUBMITTER: Alwazzan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061385 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature