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September 1, 2026Academic MedicineOpen Access

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To reflect on the nature of medical practice and professional identity, examining how viewing medicine as a vocation rather than merely employment shapes career fulfillment.
Narrative and reflective analysis examining personal and systemic experiences within medical education and academic clinical practice.
Frames medical practice as a vocation fundamentally shaped by personal values, relational care, and internal purpose beyond contractual duties.
Argues that institutional recognition of intrinsic motivation and personal meaning is critical to supporting clinician well-being.

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Perspective piece highlights the role of vocational commitment in clinical training, suggesting that purpose-driven work mitigates burnout.

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Albert Bradford (2026) studied this question.

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