Health Professions Education

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

Renault, R., Laurin, J. C.Bassam, K.Spinelli, C. (2022) The mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction in the relationship between trait mindfulness and psychological distress in clinical trainees. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, Advance Online

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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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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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