Adaptation and modification of the professional identity formation scale for postgraduate trainees in basic health science: a mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The professional identity formation (PIF) of postgraduate trainees in basic health sciences is critical to their educational journey. Yet, appropriate measurement tools are lacking. This research aimed to adapt and modify an existing PIF scale to assess the professional identities of postgraduate basic health sciences trainees.

Methods

A mixed-method study was conducted to validate a modified PIF scale. An instrument was developed following AMEE Guide 87 (A. R. Artino et al.) (1). Seven medical educationalists and basic health science postgraduate supervisors established its content validity and reliability. Cognitive interviews were conducted with 15 participants, and the tool was validated through the Delphi technique. Piloting was undertaken on a simple random

SUBMITTER: Siddique U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11966918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature