| Abstract |
Professional pharmacy education lays the foundation for learners to display those unique professional behaviors and attitudes inherent in a practicing pharmacist. In light of the evolving role of pharmacists as equal members of the healthcare team, there is a heightened awareness of developing professionalism in pharmacy learners. The terms “professionalism” and “professional identity” are often used interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. Professionalism is defined as displaying the core values, beliefs, and attitudes that put the needs of our patients above one’s personal needs.1-3 Professional identity is characterized by embracing the profession’s norms such that one will “think, feel, and act” like a community member. These attributes can also be described as how members of the group see themselves and are seen or perceived by others outside the community. Professional identity formation (PIF) is the process of internalizing the profession’s core values and beliefs and is representative of all 3 domains: thinking, feeling, and acting. |
| Authors |
Lisa Richter  , Mate M. Soric , Michelle L. Hilaire  , Nancy E. Kawahara , Nathaniel Eraikhuemen
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| Journal Info |
Oxford University Press | American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy , vol: 81
, iss: 1
, pages: e49 - e52
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| Publication Date |
10/3/2023 |
| ISSN |
1079-2082 |
Type |
article |
| Open Access |
bronze
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| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxad246 |
| Keywords |
Professional Identity Formation (Score: 0.631515) , Patient-Oriented Learning (Score: 0.555698) , Faculty Development (Score: 0.553611) , Continuing Medical Education (Score: 0.544483) , Reflective Practice (Score: 0.51713)
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