Professional Identity Formation (Part 1)

<p>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.</p> <p>Key Lessons</p> <ul><li>Our identities shape our sense of self ... which influence our values, beliefs, and actions</li> <li>All of us have multiple identities ... including a professional identity</li> <li>Professionalism and professional identity are related but distinct concepts</li> <li>Students and residents may feel uncomfortable or experience identity conflicts as they form their professional identity — assimilating the values and norms of the profession</li> <li>Our professional identities are developed through interactions with colleagues and mentors</li> <li>A strong professional identity can help counterbalance work stressors and negative emotions that lead to burnout</li> </ul> <p>For more information about professional identity formation, read the <a href='https://www.ajpe.org/content/early/2021/06/29/ajpe8714'>Report of the 2020-2021 AACP Student Affairs Committee: A Pathway to Professional Identity Formation</a></p>