Teacher identity today and tomorrow: A rich picture study exploring how health professionals who teach see themselves | Synapse
April 22, 2026Open Access
Teacher identity today and tomorrow: A rich picture study exploring how health professionals who teach see themselves
Key Points
The aim is to understand how health professionals perceive their teaching identity and the contexts influencing it.
Conducted a qualitative rich picture study to gather in-depth insights.
Involved health professionals who also engage in teaching roles.
Analyzed participants' reflections on their professional identities and contexts.
Identified key factors that shape the teaching identity of health professionals.
Highlighted the necessity of understanding contextual influences on their roles.
Provided insights that can inform faculty development programs.
Abstract
These findings hold various implications for faculty development, as they foreground the importance of truly understanding the contexts in which health professionals operate.