Use of cinemeducation for professional identity formation in medical students

Abstract

Professional identity means the progressive development of an individual self-perception throughout their careers or any other career, for example, in the field of medicine. This develops progressively as professionals learn the fundamentals, moral standards, and cultural norms of the medical industry. Through this process, individuals progressively adopt cognitive frameworks, behavioural norms, and emotional reactions characteristic of a physician or a medical professional.¹ The growth of professional identity is not linear or passive by nature, and it does not encourage non-critical incorporation. However, it requires active and repetitive actions and invites discussion/engagement from trainees, and it also helps individuals to resolve the connection between distinctive professional ties like pre-existing experts and norms, which are encouraged by the profession.²

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