Understanding the dimensions of a strong-professional identity: a study of faculty developers in medical education

Figures & data

Figure 1. Dimensions of the professional identity of medical educator’s model.

Table 1. Participants in the study.

Participant	Role	Gender
1	Department head	Female
2	Clinical teacher	Male
3	Department head	Male
4	Basic science lecturer	Female
5	Clinical teacher	Female
6	Clinical teacher	Female
7	Department head	Male
8	Basic science lecturer	Female
9	Basic science lecturer	Female
10	Department head	Female

Table 2. Representation of the themes in the interviews.

	Dimensions	Representation inthe interviews
Components of construction of professional identity	Self-image	10 (100%)
	Social recognition	8 (80%)
	Job satisfaction	8 (80%)
	Social relations in department	10 (100%)
	Attitude towards change	10 (100%)
	Professional competence	10 (100%)
	Expectations about future of profession	5 (50%)
Process of construction of professional identity	Life story	4 (40%)
	Professional career	5 (50%)
	Training	6 (60%)
	Identity crises	3 (30%)