Professionalism in pediatrics.

Professionalism in pediatrics: statement of principles.

The purpose of this statement is to delineate the concept of professionalism within the context of pediatrics and to provide a brief statement of principles to guide the behavior and professional practice of pediatricians.

Teaching and assessing professionalism in the Indian context.

Developing professional values and behaviour is an indispensable part of training of medicine. Societal values have changed and there are increasing reports of unprofessional behaviour by physicians. It is now agreed that professionalism must also be 'taught' besides being 'caught'. Most regulatory documents in India mention professionalism in a cursory manner, and do not specify details of how...

Professing professionalism: are we our own worst enemy? Faculty members' experiences of teaching and evaluating professionalism in medical education at one school.

PURPOSE To explore clinical faculty members' knowledge and attitudes regarding their teaching and evaluation of professionalism. METHOD Clinical faculty involved in medical education at University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine were recruited to participate in focus groups between 2006 and 2007 to discuss their knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about teaching and evaluating professionalism an...

Trickle-down professionalism: hidden curriculum and the pediatric hospitalist.

Maintenance of Certification and the Challenge of Professionalism.

Board certification has been part of the social contract in which physicians commit to maintaining up-to-date scientific knowledge and improving the quality of patient care. However, the maintenance of certification program has been controversial. This review summarizes the philosophical underpinnings, published literature, recent improvements, and future directions of the American Board of Ped...