Professionalism Week 2025
During Professionalism Week we will learn about Professional identity formation from Dr. Robert Sternszus, Hospitalist Pediatrician and Associate Professor at McGill University and recognize examples of professionalism displayed by faculty, medical students, graduate students, and staff.
2025 Professionalism Week Schedule
Monday, May 5
Professionalism Week starts today! With a focus on integrity this year, send a postcard to someone from the College of Medicine who inspires you! Postcards will be available throughout the week outside the Office of Medical Communications in the Given Courtyard.
Tuesday, May 6
On Tuesday, we celebrate and recognize our Medical and Graduate Student Professionalism Award Nominees as featured on social media and digital screens.
Professionalism Postcards available outside the Office of Medical Communications in the Given Courtyard to send to someone who inspires you.
Wednesday, May 7 - Keynote Address, Presented by Dr. Robert Sternszus
On Wednesday, we celebrate our Faculty Professionalism Award Nominees as featured on social media and digital screens.
Professionalism Postcards available outside the Office of Medical Communications in the Given Courtyard to send to someone who inspires you.
Keynote Address
12:00 P.M. - Sullivan Classroom
"Being, Becoming, & Belonging: Exploring Professional Identity Formation in Medical Education" presented by Robert Sternszus, M.D.C.M., M.Ed., Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Health Sciences Education, Wendy MacDonald Chair in Pediatric Medical Education, McGill University
Dr. Robert Sternszus Bio (PDF)
By the end of Dr. Sternszus' presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Problematize current understandings of professionalism, professional identity and professional identity formation
- Describe an approach to re-defining what it means to be a physician, how one becomes a physician, and what it means to belong in medicine
- Identify strategies for supporting professional identity formation in medical education
Thursday, May 8 - Professionalism Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, we celebrate our Staff Professionalism Award Nominees as featured on social media and digital screens.
Professionalism Postcards available outside the Office of Medical Communications in the Given Courtyard to send to someone who inspires you.
Professionalism Awards Presentation & Celebration
Awards Presentation: 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. in Sullivan Classroom
Reception & Food Drive to Benefit Rally Cat’s Cupboard: 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. in Hoehl Gallery
Friday, May 9
On the final day of Professionalism Week, we celebrate all nominees and award recipients as featured on social media and digital screens.
Friday is the last day to send a Professionalism postcard to someone who inspires you. Postcards will be available outside the Office of Medical Communications in the Given Courtyard