Health Professions Education

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

Sawatsky, A. P.O'Brien, B. C.Hafferty, F. W. (2022) Autonomy and developing physicians: Reimagining supervision under self-determination theory. Medical Education, 56(1) ,56-63

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Neufeld, A.Babenko, O.Lai, H.Svrcek, C. (2022) Why do we feel like intellectual frauds? A Self-Determination Theory perspective on the impostor phenomenon in medical students. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, Advance Online

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Neufeld, A. (2022) A commentary on “Medical student wellness in Canada: time for a national curriculum framework”. Canadian Medical Education Journal,

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Puranitee, P.Kaewpila, W.Heeneman, S.van Mook, W. N. K. A. (2022) Promoting a sense of belonging, engagement, and collegiality to reduce burnout: A mixed methods study among undergraduate medical students in a non-Western, Asian context. BMC Medical Education, 22 ,327

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Neufeld, A.Malin, G. (2021) Twelve tips to combat ill-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: A guide for health professionals and educators. MedEdPublish, 9(70)

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Kusurkar, R. A.Isik, U.Van der Burgt, S.Wouters, A. (2021) What stressors and energizers do PhD students in medicine identify in their work: A qualitative inquiry. Medical Teacher, Advance Online

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Crafford, L.Wouters, A.Bronkhorst, E.Gous, A. G. S. (2021) Exploring factors associated with the motivation of clinical pharmacists: a focus on the South African context. Frontiers in Medicine, 8 ,747348

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Hansen, S. E.Defenbaugh, N.Mathieu, S. S.Garufi, L. C. (2021) A mixed‐methods exploration of the developmental trajectory of autonomous motivation in graduate medical learners. Medical Science Educator, 31 ,2017-2031

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Neufeld, A. (2021) Autonomy-supportive teaching in medicine: From motivational theory to educational practice. MedEdPublish, 10(1) ,117

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Hansen, S. E.Defenbaugh, N.Mathieu, S. S.Garufi, L. C. (2021) A mixed‐methods exploration of the developmental trajectory of autonomous motivation in graduate medical learners. Medical Science Educator, Advance Online

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van Houwelingen, A. H., Kusurkar, R. A.Engels, F. (2021) Evaluation of a multidisciplinary bachelor course on pain with autonomy-supportive teaching strategies through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. Pharmacy, 9 ,66

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Patiwael, J. A.Douma, A. H.Bezakova, N., Kusurkar, R. A. (2021) Collaborative testing in physical examination skills training and the autonomous motivation of students: a qualitative study. BMC Medical Education, 21 ,224

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van der Burgt, S. M. E.de la Croix, A.Croiset, G.Broekman, M. (2021) Do medical specialists cope with stressors through fulfillment of basic psychological needs of self-determination theory. International Journal of Medical Education, 12 ,245-256

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Neufeld, A.Malin, G. (2021) Need fulfillment and resilience mediate the relationship between mindfulness and coping in medical students. Teaching & Learning in Medicine, 34(1) ,78-88

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Neufeld, A.Hughton, B.Muhammadzai, J.McKague, M. (2021) Towards a better understanding of medical students’ mentorship needs: A self-determination theory perspective. Canadian Medical Education Journal, 12(6) ,72-7

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Isik, U.Wouters, A.Verdonk, P.Croiset, G. (2021) “As an ethnic minority, you just have to work twice as hard.” Experiences and motivation of ethnic minority students in medical education. Perspectives on Medical Education, Advance Online

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Neufeld, A.Mossiere, A.Malin, G. (2020) Basic psychological needs, more than mindfulness and resilience, relate to medical student stress: A case for shifting the focus of wellness curricula. Medical Teacher, 42(12) ,1401-1412

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Neufeld, A.Malin, G. (2020) How medical students’ perceptions of instructor autonomy-support mediate their motivation and psychological well-being. Medical Teacher, 42:6 ,650-656

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Kusurkar, R. A.van der Burgt, S. M. E.Isik, E.Mak-van der Vossen, M. (2020) Burnout and engagement among PhD students in medicine: The BEeP study. Perspectives on Medical Education,

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Kors, J.Paternotte, E.Martin, L.Verhoeven, C. J. (2020) Factors influencing autonomy supportive consultation: A realist review. Patient Education and Counseling, 103 ,2069-2077

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van der Burgt, S. M. E.Nauta, K.Croiset, G., Kusurkar, R. A. (2020) A qualitative study on factors influencing the situational and contextual motivation of medical specialists. International Journal of Medical Education, 11 ,111-119

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Neufeld, A.Malin, G. (2020) A commentary on autonomy-supportive teaching: A reply to Duguid et al. (2020). Medical Teacher, 43(2) ,238

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Neufeld, A.Huschi,Z.Ames, A.Trinder, K. (2020) Peers United in Leadership & Skills Enhancement: A near-peer mentoring program for medical students. Canadian Medical Education Journal, 11(6) ,e145-e148

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Orsini, C.Tricio, J.Segura, C.Tapia, D. (2020) Exploring teachers’ motivation to teach: A multisite study on the associations with the work climate, students’ motivation, and teaching approaches. Journal of Dental Education, 84 ,429-437

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Orsini, C.Rodrigues, V. (2020) Supporting motivation in teams working remotely: The role of basic psychological needs. Medical Teacher, 42(7) ,828-829

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Neufeld, A.Malin, G. (2019) Exploring the relationship between medical student basic psychological need satisfaction, resilience, and well-being: A quantitative study. BMC Medical Education, 19 ,405

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van der Burgt, S. M. E., Kusurkar, R. A.Wilschut, J. A.Tjin A Tsoi, S. L. N. M. (2019) Medical specialists’ basic psychological needs, and motivation for work and lifelong learning: a two-step factor score path analysis. BMC Medical Education, 19 ,339

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Kusurkar, R. A. (2019) Enhancing autonomous motivation of students should be an integral part of the educational philosophy of a medical school. Medical Teacher, 41(8) ,969

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Kusurkar, R. A. (2019) In reply to Purohit & Walsh. Medical Teacher,

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V.Jerez, O. (2019) Motivation as a Predictor of Dental Students’ Behavioral and Affective Outcomes: Does the Quality of Motivation Matter?. Journal of Dental Education, 83(5) ,521-529

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Wijnia, L.Servant-Miklos, V. F. C. (2019) Behind the times: A brief history of motivation discourse in problem-based learning. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 24(5) ,915-929

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Orsini, C.Tricio, J.Tapia, D.Segura, C. (2019) How dental students’ course experiences and basic psychological needs influence passion for studying in Chile. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 16:37

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Orsini, C.Binnie V. I.Tricio, J. A. (2018) Motivational profiles and their relationships with basic psychological needs, academic performance, study strategies, self-esteem, and vitality in dental students in Chile. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 15(11)

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Poulsen, M., Poulsen, A. A. (2018) Optimising motivation and reducing burnout for radiation oncology trainees: A framework using self‐determination theory. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 62(5) ,684-691

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Kusurkar, R. A. (2018) Autonomous motivation in medical education. Medical Teacher, 41(9) ,1083-1084

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Tjin A Tsoi, S.L.de Boer, A.Croiset, G., Kusurkar, R. A. (2018) Exploring changes in the motivation of Dutch pharmacists with respect to the current continuing education system: a longitudinal approach. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(2) ,1-20

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G. (2018) What will happen after withdrawal of the candy from the lecture?. Education For Health, 31(3) ,184

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van Wijk, I. J.Daelmans, H. E. M.Wouters, A.Croiset, G. (2018) Exploring the timing of medical student research internships: before or after clerkships?. BMC Medical Education, 18(259) ,1-8

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Isik, U.Wilschut, J.Croiset, G., Kusurkar, R. A. (2018) The role of study strategy in motivation and academic performance of ethnic minority and majority students: a structural equation model. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 23 ,921-935

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Isik, U.El Tahir, O.Meeter, M.Heymans, M. W. (2018) Factors Influencing Academic Motivation of Ethnic Minority Students: A Review. Sage Open, 8(2) ,1-23

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Tjin A Tsoi, S.L.N.M.de Boer, A.Croiset, G.Koster, A.S. (2018) How basic psychological needs and motivation affect vitality and lifelong learning adaptability of pharmacists: a structural equation model. Adavances in Health Sciences Education, 23 ,549-566

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van der Burgt, S.M.E., Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.Peerdeman, S.M. (2018) Exploring the situational motivation of medical specialists: a qualitative study. International Journal of Medical Education, 9 ,57-63

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Visser, C. L. F.Wilschut, J. A.Isik, U.van den Burgt, S. M. E. (2018) The association of readiness for interprofessional learning with empathy, motivation and professional identity development in medical students. BMC Medical Education, 18(125) ,1-10

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Caris, M. G.Sikkens, J. J., Kusurkar, R. A.van Agtmael, M. A. (2018) E-learning on antibiotic prescribing: the role of autonomous motivation in participation. A prospective cohort study. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 73(8) ,2247–2251

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van der Burgt, S., Kusurkar, R. A.Wilschut, J.Tjin A Tsoi, S. L. N. (2018) Motivational profiles and motivation for lifelong learning of medical specialists. Journal of Continuing Education for Health Professionals, 38(3) ,171-178

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Visser, C. L. F., Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.ten Cate, T. J. (2018) Students’ motivation for interprofessional collaboration after their experience on an IPE ward: A qualitative analysis framed by self-determination theory. Medical Teacher, 41(1) ,44-52

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V.Wilson, S.Villegas, M. J. (2018) Learning climate and feedback as predictors of dental students’ self-determined motivation: The mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction. European Journal of Dental Education, 22(2) ,e228-e236

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Rutledge, C.Walsh, C. M.Swinger, N.Auerbach, M. (2018) Gamification in action: Theoretical and practical considerations for medical educators. Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 93(7) ,1014-1020

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Lewis, V.Martina, C. A.McDermott, M. P.Chaudron, L. (2017) Mentoring interventions for underrepresented scholars in biomedical and behavioral sciences: Effects on quality of mentoring interactions and discussions. CBE-Life Sciences Education, 16(3) ,ar44

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Schutte, T.Tichelaar, J.Dekker, R. S.Thijs, A. (2017) Motivation and competence of participants in a learner-centered student-run clinic: An exploratory pilot study. BMC Medical Education, 17 (23)

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Wouters, A.Croiset, G.Schripsema, N. R.Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2017) Students’ approaches to medical school choice: relationship with students’ characteristics and motivation. International Journal of Medical Education, 8 ,217-226

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Isik, U.Wouters, A.ter Wee, M.M.Croiset, G. (2017) Motivation and academic performance of medical students from ethnic minorities and majority: a comparative study. BMC Medical Education, 17(233) ,1-9

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Kramer, I.M., Kusurkar, R. A. (2017) Science-writing in the blogosphere as a tool to promote autonomous motivation in education. The Internet and Higher Education, 35 ,48-62

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Wouters, A.Isik, U.Croiset, G., Kusurkar, R. A. (2017) Motivation of Dutch high school students from various backgrounds for applying to study medicine: a qualitative study. BMJ Open, e014779

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Wouters, A.Croiset, G.Schripsema, N. R.Cohen-Schotanus, J. (2017) A multisite study on medical school selection, motivation, engagement and academic performance. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 22 ,447

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Bowen, J. L.Ilgen, J. S.Irby, D. M.ten Cate, T. J. (2017) “You have to know the end of the story”: Motivations to follow up after transitions of clinical responsibility. Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 92 ,S48-S54

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Dybowski, C.Sehner, S.Harendza, S. (2017) Influence of motivation, self-efficacy and situational factors on the teaching quality of clinical educators. BMC Medical Education, 17:84

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Mylrea, M. F.Sen Gupta, T.Glass, B. D. (2017) Developing professional identity in undergraduate pharmacy students: A role for self-determination theory. Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland), 5(2) ,16

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Lewis, V.Martina, C. A.McDermott, M. P.Trief, P. M. (2016) A randomized controlled trial of mentoring interventions for underrepresented minorities. Academic Medicine, 91(7) ,994-1001

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V. I.Wilson, S. L. (2016) Determinants and outcomes of motivation in health professions education: A systematic review based on self-determination theory. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 12 ,19

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V.Fuentes, F.Ledezma, P. (2016) Implications of motivation differences in dental students’ preclinical-clinical transition: A one-year follow-up study. Educacion Medica, 17(4) ,193-196

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V. I.Wilson, S. L. (2016) Determinants and outcomes of motivation in health professions education: A systematic review based on self-determination theory. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 13 ,19

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Tjin A Tsoi, S.De Boer, A.Croiset, G.Koster, A. (2016) Factors Influencing Participation in Continuing Professional Development: A Focus on Motivation Among Pharmacists. Journal of Continuing Education in Health Professions, 36(3) ,144-150

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Tjin A Tsoi, S.L.N.De Boer, A.Croiset, G.Koster, A. S. (2016) Unraveling motivational profiles of health care professionals for Continuing Education: the example of pharmacists in the Netherlands. The Journal of Continuing Education in Health Professions, 36(1) ,46-54

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Wouters, A.Croiset, G.Galindo-Garre, F., Kusurkar, R. A. (2016) Motivation of medical students: selection by motivation or motivation by selection. BMC Medical Education, 16:37

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Feri, R.Soemantri, D.Jusuf, A. (2016) The relationship between autonomous motivation and autonomy support in medical students’ academic achievement. Internationa Journal of Medical Education, 7 ,417-423

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Sockalingam, S.Wilier, D.Yufe, S.Knox, M. K. (2016) The relationship between academic motivation and lifelong learning during residency: A study of psychiatry residents. Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 91 ,1423-1430

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Hoffman, B. D. (2015) Using self-determination theory to improve residency training: Learning to make omelets without breaking eggs. Academic Medicine, 90(4) ,462-471

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V.Evans, P.Ledezma, P. (2015) Psychometric validation of the Academic Motivation Scale in a dental student sample. Journal of Dental Education, 79 ,971-981

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Orsini, C. (2015) Self-determined motivation in Dental Education: Are we supporting autonomy or controlling behaviour?. Journal of Oral Research, 4(2) ,86-87

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Orsini, C.Evans, P.Binnie, V.Ledezma, P. (2015) Encouraging intrinsic motivation in the clinical setting: Teachers’ perspectives from the self-determination theory. European Journal of Dental Education, 20 ,102-111

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Orsini, C.Evans P.Jerez O. (2015) How to encourage intrinsic motivation in the clinical teaching environment? A systematic review from the self-determination theory. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 12 ,8

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Biondi, E. A.Varade, W. S.Garfunkel, L. C.Lynn, J. F. (2015) Discordance between resident and faculty perceptions of resident autonomy: Can self-determination theory help interpret differences and guide strategies for bridging the divide?. Academic Medicine, 90(4) ,462-471

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Kusurkar, R. A.Artino, A. R.ten Cate, O. (2015) Motivation and learning. In P.S. Bhuiyan , N. N. Rege, and A. Supe (Eds.), The art of teaching medical students. (pp. 62-76) Elsevier.

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G. (2015) Self-determination theory and scaffolding applied to medical education as a continuum. Academic Medicine, 90(11) ,1431

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G. (2015) Autonomy support for autonomous motivation in medical education. Medical Education Online, 20 ,27951

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O'Sullivan, P. S.Irby, D. M. (2015) What motivates occasional faculty developers to lead faculty development workshops? A qualitative study. Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 90 ,1536-1540

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Biondi, E. A.Varade, W. S.Garfunkel, L. C.Lynn, J. F. (2015) Discordance between resident and faculty perceptions of resident autonomy: can self-determination theory help interpret differences and guide strategies for bridging the divide?. Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 90(4) ,462-471

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Wouters A.Bakker A.H.van Wijk, I.J.Croiset G. (2014) A qualitative analysis of statements on motivation of applicants for medical school. BMC Medical Education, 14 ,200

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G. (2014) Electives support autonomy and autonomous motivation in undergraduate medical education. Medical Teacher, 36(10) ,915-916

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Bernard, D.Martin, J. J.Kulik, N. (2014) Self‐determination theory and well‐being in the health care profession. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 19(3) ,157-170

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Korin, T.Thode, J. B.Kakar, S.Blatt, B. (2014) Caffeinating the PBL return session: Curriculum innovations to engage students at two medical schools. Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 89(11) ,1452-1457

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ten Cate, T. J. (2013) Why receiving feedback collides with self determination. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 18(4) ,845-849

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.Galindo-Garre, FTen Cate, T.J. (2013) Motivational profiles of medical students: Association with study effort, academic performance and exhaustion. BMC Medical Education, 13 ,87

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.Ten Cate, Th. J. (2013) Implications of gender differences in motivation among medical students. Medical Teacher, 35(2) ,173-174

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Kusurkar, R. A.ten Cate, T. J. (2013) AM Last Page: Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire: Self-Determination Theory and motivation in medical students. Academic Medicine, 88(6) ,904

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Baldwin, C. D.Craig, M. S.Garfunkel, L. C.Harris, P. (2012) Autonomy-supportive medical education: Let the force be within you!. Academic Medicine, 87 ,1468-1469

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Kusurkar, R. A.Ten Cate, T. J.Vos, C. M. P.Westers, P. (2012) How motivation affects academic performance: A structural equation modelling analysis. Advances in Health Sciences Education, Online

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.Mann, K. V.Custers, E. (2012) Have motivation theories guided the development and reform of medical education curricula? A review of the literature. Academic Medicine, 87(6) ,735-743

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Kusurkar, R. A. (2012) Motivation in medical students: A PhD thesis report. Perspectives on Medical Education, 1 ,155-157

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Kusurkar, R. A.ten Cate, T. J.van Asperen, M.Croiset, G. (2011) Motivation as an independent and a dependent variable in medical education: A review of the literature. Medical Teacher, 33 ,e242–e262

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.Kruitwagen, C.ten Cate, O. (2011) Validity evidence for the measurement of the strength of motivation for medical school. Advances in Health Science Education, 16 ,183-195

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Croiset, G.Ten Cate, T. J. (2011) Twelve tips to stimulate intrinsic motivation in students through autonomy-supportive classroom teaching derived from Self-Determination Theory. Medical Teacher, 33 ,978-982

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Ten Cate, T. J., Kusurkar, R. A., Williams, G. C. (2011) How self-determination theory can assist our understanding of the teaching and learning processes in medical education. AMEE Guide No. 59, Medical Teacher, 33:12 ,961-973

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Baldwin, C. D.Shone, L.Harris, J. P.Craig, M. S. (2011) Development of a novel curriculum to enhance the autonomy and motivation of residents. Pediatrics Perspectives, 128 ,633-636

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Williams, G. C.Saizow, R. B., Ryan, R. M. (1999) The importance of self-determination theory for medical education. Academic Medicine, 74(9) ,992-995

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Kors, J.Paternotte, E.Martin, L.Verhoeven, C. J. (2020) Factors influencing autonomy supportive consultation: A realist review. Patient Education and Counseling, 103 ,2069-2077

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Kusurkar, R. A.ten Cate, T. J.van Asperen, M.Croiset, G. (2011) Motivation as an independent and a dependent variable in medical education: A review of the literature. Medical Teacher, 33 ,e242–e262

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Kusurkar, R. A.Croiset, G.Mann, K. V.Custers, E. (2012) Have motivation theories guided the development and reform of medical education curricula? A review of the literature. Academic Medicine, 87(6) ,735-743

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Orsini, C.Binnie, V. I.Wilson, S. L. (2016) Determinants and outcomes of motivation in health professions education: A systematic review based on self-determination theory. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 12 ,19

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Ten Cate, T. J.Kusurkar, R. A.Williams, G. C. (2011) How self-determination theory can assist our understanding of the teaching and learning processes in medical education. AMEE Guide No. 59, Medical Teacher, 33:12 ,961-973

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Neufeld, A.Malin, G. (2021) Twelve tips to combat ill-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: A guide for health professionals and educators. MedEdPublish, 9(70)

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Hoffman, B. D. (2015) Using self-determination theory to improve residency training: Learning to make omelets without breaking eggs. Academic Medicine, 90(4) ,462-471

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Baldwin, C. D.Craig, M. S.Garfunkel, L. C.Harris, P. (2012) Autonomy-supportive medical education: Let the force be within you!. Academic Medicine, 87 ,1468-1469

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Baldwin, C. D.Shone, L.Harris, J. P.Craig, M. S. (2011) Development of a novel curriculum to enhance the autonomy and motivation of residents. Pediatrics Perspectives, 128 ,633-636

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Biondi, E. A.Varade, W. S.Garfunkel, L. C.Lynn, J. F. (2015) Discordance between resident and faculty perceptions of resident autonomy: Can self-determination theory help interpret differences and guide strategies for bridging the divide?. Academic Medicine, 90(4) ,462-471

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Hansen, S. E.Defenbaugh, N.Mathieu, S. S.Garufi, L. C. (2021) A mixed‐methods exploration of the developmental trajectory of autonomous motivation in graduate medical learners. Medical Science Educator, 31 ,2017-2031

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