The dermatologist identity crisis: a phenomenological analysis of dermatology trainee professional identity during generalist redeployment.
Journal
Clinical and experimental dermatology
ISSN: 1365-2230
Titre abrégé: Clin Exp Dermatol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 7606847
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
22 Mar 2023
22 Mar 2023
Historique:
received:
10
08
2021
pubmed:
11
2
2023
medline:
25
3
2023
entrez:
10
2
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Dermatology faces a workforce crisis against a backdrop of wider medical education shifts towards generalism. A pivot towards generalism may have an impact on dermatology trainee professional identity, which, to our knowledge, has not been investigated and is known to have an impact on competence and conceptualization of ethics among physicians. Disruption because of the COVID-19 pandemic led to dermatology trainee redeployment and therefore presents a unique opportunity to examine dermatology trainee professional identity during times of pressure. To identify the impact of COVID-19 redeployment on dermatology trainee professional identity, the factors influencing identity and whether such factors affect trainees' perceptions about their future careers. Ten trainees were purposively recruited to the study. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and were analysed phenomenologically using the template analysis method. Central and integrative themes were identified. Three central themes were identified: trainee identity and values; redeployment transitions; and future clarity. Three integrative themes were found: tribes; sense of purpose; and uncertainty. Trainees see competence and community as central to the dermatologist identity. Most trainees experienced a reaffirmation of their prior values, psychologically retreating to close-knit communities. However, some underwent disorienting dilemmas, later reflecting on their futures as dermatologists. Healthcare crises may have a significant impact on dermatology trainee professional identity and may lead to reaffirmation of prior tribal values or disorienting reflection upon future career trajectories. Improved support among diverse communities, minimization of uncertainty and fostering a sense of purpose among trainees may aid identity enrichment and safeguard the future dermatology consultant workforce.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Dermatology faces a workforce crisis against a backdrop of wider medical education shifts towards generalism. A pivot towards generalism may have an impact on dermatology trainee professional identity, which, to our knowledge, has not been investigated and is known to have an impact on competence and conceptualization of ethics among physicians. Disruption because of the COVID-19 pandemic led to dermatology trainee redeployment and therefore presents a unique opportunity to examine dermatology trainee professional identity during times of pressure.
AIM
OBJECTIVE
To identify the impact of COVID-19 redeployment on dermatology trainee professional identity, the factors influencing identity and whether such factors affect trainees' perceptions about their future careers.
METHODS
METHODS
Ten trainees were purposively recruited to the study. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and were analysed phenomenologically using the template analysis method. Central and integrative themes were identified.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Three central themes were identified: trainee identity and values; redeployment transitions; and future clarity. Three integrative themes were found: tribes; sense of purpose; and uncertainty. Trainees see competence and community as central to the dermatologist identity. Most trainees experienced a reaffirmation of their prior values, psychologically retreating to close-knit communities. However, some underwent disorienting dilemmas, later reflecting on their futures as dermatologists.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Healthcare crises may have a significant impact on dermatology trainee professional identity and may lead to reaffirmation of prior tribal values or disorienting reflection upon future career trajectories. Improved support among diverse communities, minimization of uncertainty and fostering a sense of purpose among trainees may aid identity enrichment and safeguard the future dermatology consultant workforce.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36763771
pii: 6967272
doi: 10.1093/ced/llac131
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
345-351Informations de copyright
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Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Conflict of interest The authors declare they have no conflicts of interest.