What do you feel is the single most important quality a Physician should possess?

"I believe that the most important quality for a physician to possess is integrity. A physician with integrity will always put their patients first. They will treat all attending staff respectfully and dedicate themselves to improving their craft. Integrity is essential, and I work hard to build my integrity daily by making ethical decisions, working hard, and doing the right thing, even when it isn't the easiest option."

"I believe a physician should possess empathy, above and beyond all other attributes, as this will carry any provider throughout their career with the right directives. Without understanding my patients' concerns and complaints, I would be doing them a significant disservice by simply providing 'textbook treatment.' I have already been building my empathy by taking on volunteer experiences outside my comfort zone and carefully examining any unconscious bias I may possess."

This question is an opportunity to give a unique answer, so try to dig deeper than 'good bedside manner' or 'strong attention to detail.' While there is no right or wrong answer to this question, the admissions team at Georgetown University will be looking to hear you discuss one trait and hopefully hear that you will bring this quality to their medical school program. Some potential ideas to discuss include unrelenting drive, a high sense of accountability, patience, or a high degree of integrity.