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EXPLORING FIRST GRADE MEDICAL STUDENTS’PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY USING METAPHORS

Anum Shabir, Maryam Nawaz Malik, Iqra Afzal

Background: Although professional identity development is an important concept in medical education, the process has been well investigated from a student perspective.This study examined the metaphorical images formulated by first grade medical students in Pakistan to describe physicians in the context of establishing a professional identity, along with its limitations. Fifty four participants gave their conceptualizations of physician. The data was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively.Almost 200 metaphorical images were identified-comprising 5 conceptual themes.The use of metaphors to formulate and describe Professional identities can be helpful in reflecting the personal beliefs and values of matriculates to medical college and providing feedback to curriculum development. Keywords: Medical curriculum, professional identity, metaphors, medical students.

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