Redefining Medical Professionalism in Taiwan: A Qualitative Study of Societal Expectations and Educational Implications

Findings underscore the need for culturally responsive professionalism education in Confucian-influenced contexts. Integrating relational ethics, emotional attunement, and family-centered values into curricula, assessment, and faculty development may better align training with societal expectations. This study offers a contextualized framework for professionalism that reconciles global standards with local moral landscapes.