Resisting with purpose: Critical consciousness and solidary-driven resistance in health professions education

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Professional resistance in health professions education should be driven by critical consciousness and solidarity, expanding upon the traditional ethical principles of medical professionalism. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Ligia Maria Cayres Ribeiro; Ugo Caramori; Eliza Sandoval Vieira Pinto; Carvalho Filho; Raphael Raniere de Oliveira Costa; Dario Cecílio‐Fernandes

doi:10.1080/0142159x.2026.2682990

July 16, 2026Medical TeacherOpen Access

Resisting with purpose: Critical consciousness and solidary-driven resistance in health professions education

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Investigate the relationship between critical consciousness and professional resistance grounded in ethical principles of medical professionalism.
Analyzed existing literature on medical professionalism and resistance.
Examined ethical frameworks in health professions education.
Highlighted examples demonstrating the impact of solidarity on professional practices.
Identified key ethical principles that support professional resistance.
Demonstrated the role of critical consciousness in fostering ethical resistance.
Showed that solidarity-driven approaches enhance the effectiveness of resistance in health contexts.

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Critical analysis explores ethical foundations of professional resistance in health professions education, suggesting deeper implications for practice.

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In their ‘The ethical foundations of professional resistance,’ Ellaway and Wyatt argue that professional resistance must be grounded in the ethical principles of medical professionalism, noting tha...

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Ribeiro et al. (2026) studied this question.

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