Includes bibliographical references and index.

A framework for measuring professionalism / David Thomas Stern -- What is medical professionalism? / Louise Arnold and David Thomas Stern -- Ethics, law, and professionalism / Audiey Kao -- Using standardized clinical encounters to assess physician communication / Debra Klamen and Reed Williams -- The assessment of moral reasoning and professionalism in medical education and practice / Dewitt C. Baldwin, Jr. and Donnie J. Self -- Using surveys to assess professionalism in individuals and institutions / Dewitt C. Baldwin, Jr. and Steven R. Daugherty -- Measuring specific elements of professionalism / Jon Veloski and Mohammadreza Hojat -- Faculty observations of student professional behavior / John Norcini -- Using critical incident reports and longitudinal observations to assess professionalism / Maxine Papadakis and Helen Loeser -- Content and context of peer assessment / Louise Arnold and David Thomas Stern -- Using reflection and rhetoric to understand professional behaviors / Shiphra Ginsburg and Lorelei Lingard -- The use of portfolios to assess professionalism / Kelly Fryer-Edwards, Linda E. Pinsky, and Lynne Robins -- Admission to medical school: selecting applicants with the potential for professionalism / Norma E. Wagoner -- Assessing professionalism for accreditation / Dierdre C. Lynch, David C. Leach, and Patricia M. Surdyk -- Measuring professionalism / Fred Hafferty.