Stress and conflict from tacit culture forges professional identity in newly graduated independent physicians

We describe a novel theory of how tacit group culture shaped new attending physicians ’ professional identity in a new community of practice. Internal stress and external conflict occurred due to high expectations and tacit culture elements. New attendings’ doubt, adjust, or avoid responses, shaped by support they received, in turn crafted their professional identity. Education l eaders should prepare graduating trainees to navigate aspects of transition to independent practice successfully.
Source: Advances in Health Sciences Education - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research