An identity on guard: the impact of microaggressions on the professional identity formation of residents.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The development of a strong professional identity in medicine has important consequences for patient care, as proper identity formation impacts a physician's confidence, wellbeing, and performance. In non-medical professions, exposure to discrimination and stigma impacts how individuals construct their professional identity. Our study aims to explore how microaggressions from peers impact the professional identity formation of resident physicians. This work was guided by conceptual frameworks on professional identity formation that included socialization, role modelling, and hierarchical structures.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with [blinded] residents between July 2021 and November 2022. Participants were recruited utilizing both convenience and s

SUBMITTER: Boyle J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829524 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature