Professional identity formation in public health residents: participation in the vast landscape of practice

This study offers new insights into the role of the supervisor and the sector-specific challenges in PH residency. To counterbalance the negative impact of an unclear scope of practice on PIF, the authors suggest that more attention must be given to the relationship between personal and professional identity and to the complicated participation in the landscape of practice. While this is particularly relevant for PH residents, it may also apply more broadly to all residents who are confronted with the evolving societal and healthcare demands associated with preventive care.