A Mixed‑Methods Exploration of the Developmental Trajectory of Autonomous Motivation in Graduate Medical Learners

Publication/Presentation Date

10-14-2021

Abstract

Self-determination theory (SDT), when applied to curricular construction, emphasizes curiosity, self-awareness, and resilience. Physicians need these qualities to face the challenges of clinical practice. SDT offers a lens for medical educators to track learner development toward sustainable, rewarding careers. This study describes the changes observed in learner communications about feelings of competence, relatedness, and autonomy across a 3-year family medicine training program designed to develop activated, lifelong learners.

Disciplines

Educational Methods | Higher Education

Department(s)

Department of Family Medicine

Document Type

Article

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