PERCEPTION OF DOCTOR PROFESSIONALISM IN MEDICAL STUDENTS

Abstract

Professionalism is one of the standard competencies for Indonesian doctors. Professionalism plays an essential role in shaping the attitudes and behavior of future doctors. Previous studies have shown that professional behavior as medical students predicts their behavior as doctors. Thus, professional behavior must be learned appropriately, and professionalism in medical education must be better defined. This affects the teaching-learning methods of professionalism in medical education. Objective: To identify the student's perception of doctor professionalism. Methods: This research used a descriptive observational method. The sample size was 262 students and was selected using a simple random sampling technique from students in 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, and fourth. Data collection used a questionnaire, which has been validated. Results: Regarding the definition of doctor professionalism, respondents with good perception were 95.27% (249), sufficient perception was 1.42% (4), and poor perception was 3.27% (9). Regarding the teaching method of doctor professionalism, respondents with good perception were 86.24% (226), sufficient perception was 9.05% (24), and poor perception was 4.47% (12). Regarding the professional role of doctors, respondents with good perception were 92.92% (243), sufficient perception was 3.75% (10), and poor perception was 3.3% (9). Conclusion: This study's findings are significant as they shed light on the perceptions of doctor professionalism among medical students, providing valuable insights for the improvement of medical education and the future of the medical profession