Using the professionalism assessment scale to evaluate internal medicine specialisttrainees at Thai Binh University

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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the level of professionalism among residents in the Internal Medicine Specialist Level 1 program at Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted on 35 trainees, who self-completed the Professionalism Assessment Scale questionnaire (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.84). The instrument consists of 22 items across three domains: Empathy and Humanism, Relationships and Professional Development, and Responsibility and Accountability. Each item was rated using a 5-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with SPSS version 22.0.
Results: The overall mean score on the scale among the 35 participants was 92.5 ± 7.3 (out of a maximum score of 110), indicating a generally high level of demonstrated professionalism. The Empathy and Humanism domain had a mean score of 44.5 ± 4.1 (out of 50), reflecting a relatively strong capacity for empathy, patient respect, and maintenance of humanistic values. The Relationships and Professional Development domain achieved a mean score of 36.9 ± 4.0 (out of 40), suggesting a solid focus on building collegial relationships, lifelong learning, and personal growth. The Responsibility and Accountability domain had the lowest mean score at 15.0 ± 1.4 (out of 20), indicating potential areas for improvement in professional responsibility and self-monitoring behavior.
Conclusion: Residents demonstrated a generally high level of professionalism before participating in the training module, particularly in empathy and professional development. However, responsibility and accountability remain areas requiring targeted educational strategies, including structured feedback, case-based learning, and reflective practice integration.