Professional Identity Formation (Part 1)
Special Host Kristin Janke, PhD - Senior Associate to the Dean and Professor, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy - and Special Guests Jessica L. Johnson, PharmD, BCPS - Associate Professor, William Carey School of Pharmacy - and Karen Kopacek, BPharm, MS - Associate Dean and Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy - talk with us about professional identity formation, how our identities are formed, and why they are important. Key Lessons Our identities shape our sense of self ... which influence our values, beliefs, and actions All of us have multiple identities ... including a professional identity Professionalism and professional identity are related but distinct concepts Students and residents may feel uncomfortable or experience identity conflicts as they form their professional identity — assimilating the values and norms of the profession Our professional identities are developed through interactions with colleagues and mentors A strong professional identity can help counterbalance work stressors and negative emotions that lead to burnout For more information about professional identity formation, read the Report of the 2020-2021 AACP Student Affairs Committee: A Pathway to Professional Identity Formation