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We all reflect on our formal training in medicine and know that somehow we made the transition from being a student in a classroom to being a seasoned clinician caring for patients. We spent years acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a physician, and part of that learning was accomplished by following examples and by trial and error. Most of us are still learning how to be better "professionals," but we are building on a foundation that was developed in medical school and early postgraduate training. These educational and training environments have changed substantially in recent years, . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Setting Expectations

Providing Experiences

Evaluating Outcomes

Teaching Professionalism

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From the Departments of Internal Medicine and Medical Education, University of Michigan Medical School and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System — both in Ann Arbor (D.T.S.); and the Office of the Dean, Student Affairs, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center — both in San Francisco (M.P.).

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