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Professional Identity Formation in the Transition From Undergraduate to Postgraduate Medical Education: A Scoping Review
Medicine
TL;DR
A scoping review was conducted to map studies of PIF during this transition to postgraduate medical education and synthesise the key findings of this body of literature.
Abstract
The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate medical education is a crucial phase of professional development, requiring trainees to assume greater clinical responsibility and adapt to new social norms. This transition influences professional identity formation (PIF), which is important for safe practice, well‐being and resilience. We conducted a scoping review to map studies of PIF during this transition and synthesise the key findings of this body of literature.