“Establishing pathways to excellence in the teaching profession”: an exploration of teachers’ experiences on sustaining motivation in Medical sciences universities

The teachers' experiences were explored into a theme of 'establishing pathways to excellence in the teaching profession'. The results revealed that engagement in exploration and continuous personal and professional development contributed to the sustained motivation of teachers. Teachers who pursued the excellence pathway reported a sense of fulfillment and pleasure in their teaching profession, which was facilitated by their involvement in the process. Moreover, collaboration with others catalyzes personal and professional growth, thereby fostering sustained motivation among educators.