Perspectives

Teaching Professionalism in the Clinical Setting: Testing a Practical Structured Model

Authors: J. Rush Pierce, MD, MPH, Nicole Lopez, MD, Evelyn Sbar, MD

Abstract

When surveyed in 2016, more than half of all graduating US medical students reported a disconnect between what they were taught about professionalism and what they saw faculty demonstrating.1 Educators have developed a number of methods to teach medical professionalism, including didactic lectures, Web-based learning modules that incorporate audio and video examples, case-based discussion groups, interactive role play, and reflective writing.2

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