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. 1994 Apr;160(4):335–337.

Role modeling in medical education.

J B Reuler 1, D A Nardone 1
PMCID: PMC1022423  PMID: 8023482

Abstract

Role models play an important part in determining how medical trainees mature professionally. Demonstrating clinical skills at the bedside is the most distinctive characteristic of an effective role model. We discuss how role modeling affects professional identity and career choice and offer several suggestions for improving medical education, including the need for leaders to change the educational climate and culture. If implemented, these changes would enhance our ability to provide medical students with positive role models.

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