The Attributes and Competencies of Physicians: An Exploration of Professionalism

Professionalism Subcommittee; Yasushi Miyata; Hideki Nomura; Mayumi Asahina; Chikako Inoue; Yusuke Takamiya; Hidetaka Yokoo; Mikako Obika; Akihiko Ozaki; Shinji Takada

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The Attributes and Competencies of Physicians: An Exploration of Professionalism

VernacularTitle:医師の資質・能力としてのプロフェッショナリズム
Author: Professionalism SUBCOMMITTEE ¹ ; Yasushi MIYATA ² ; Hideki NOMURA ³ ; Mayumi ASAHINA ⁴ ; Chikako INOUE ⁵ ; Yusuke TAKAMIYA ⁶ ; Hidetaka YOKOO ⁷ ; Mikako OBIKA ⁸ ; Akihiko OZAKI ⁹ ; Shinji TAKADA
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1. Department of Primary Care and Community Health, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine
2. Department of General Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital
3. Health Professional Development Center, Chiba University Hospital/ Faculty of Medicine, Toho University
4. Center for Medical Education, Nippon Medical School
5. Department of Medical Education, Showa University School of Medicine
6. Center for Innovation in Medical and Dental Education, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
7. Department of General Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
8. Department of Breast and Thyroid Cancer, Jyoban Hospital of Tokiwa Foundation
9. Center for Medical Education, and Department of Anesthesiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine
Keywords: professionalism; attributes and competencies; fundamental values; behavior; model core curriculum for medical education
From:Medical Education 2024;55(1):35-39
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: The Professionalism subcommittee of Japan Society for Medical Education has been examining a diverse range of issues related to medical professionalism education for approximately the past 20 years. In July 2015, the committee formulated and presented a draft on “ The Attributes and Competencies of Physicians: An Exploration of Professionalism” Based on this, we have been conducting educational activities on professionalism education, but we had not documented this draft. We are now re-presenting the draft here with minor lexical corrections and additional notes. The professionalism of physicians is delineated in seven attributes and competencies :1. Sense of mission and responsibility towards society2. Practice of patient-centered health care3. Demonstration of integrity and justice4. Acceptance of diverse values and sharing of fundamental values5. Fulfilling roles as leaders/members in organizations and teams6. Pursuit of excellence and lifelong learning7. Self-management and career developmentThis document is presented with the expectation that it will contribute to future discussions on professionalism education.