Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Professional principles and conduct are fundamental to medical practice, yet they remain one of the most difficult topics to teach and formally assess through conventional educational and evaluative methods.One of the many reasons for this persistent challenge is the absence of a universally agreed-upon definition of professionalism, which hinders rationality in both teaching and assessment.The influence of diverse cultural and religious beliefs, along with societal values, shapes the portrayal of professionalism as a regional concept rather than a universal construct.Furthermore, professionalism in the 21 st century demands fostering skills of selfdirected and life-long learning in students, so they can effectively deal with unforeseen challenges in the future. 1Curriculum developers and other stakeholders need to adopt approaches that ensure the understanding, teaching, learning, and appreciation of professionalism becomes a central and unambiguous component of healthcare training.Teaching frameworks should reflect cultural values, traditions, societal norms, and community expectations from medical professionals. 2 For this purpose, based on a locally agreed definition of professionalism, curriculum developers need to identify clear intended learning outcomes, including personal qualities, values, attitudes, and behaviours, to guide academicians in selecting course content and aligning teaching/learning approaches with assessment methods.Although core values remain consistent, evolving societal norms should be considered when defining learning outcomes.Historical, cultural, religious, and philosophical views can enhance learners' understanding of the evolution of professionalism, from its origin in ancient Greece with the Hippocratic oath to the present era.Continuous professional and personal development is another important aspect that must be embedded in both teaching and assessment methods.Students must learn the required skills to develop their professional identity throughout their career as healthcare providers.
Author: Alam Sher Malik
Institution: Management and Science University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417070662
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