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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer wants to see that you have some insight into the desired qualities and characteristics of a Physician. This is an opportunity to give a unique answer, so try to dig deeper than 'good bedside manner' or 'strong attention to detail.'
Here are some ideal qualities of a Physician:
- Unrelenting drive
- Desire for improvement
- Accountability
- Patience and Fortitude
- Integrity
- Optimism
- Self Confidence

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I believe that the most important quality for a Physician to possess is integrity. A Physician with integrity is a physician who will always put their patients first. They will treat all attending staff respectfully and be dedicated to bettering themselves in their craft. Integrity is essential, and I work hard to build my integrity level daily. I do this by making ethical decisions, working hard, and doing the right thing, even when it isn't the easiest option."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I believe a Physician should possess empathy, above and beyond all other attributes, as this will carry any helping 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 skills by taking on volunteer experiences outside of my comfort zone and carefully examining any unconscious bias I may possess."

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There is no wrong answer as this is your opinion. However, you want to ensure your response is indeed a quality Physicians should possess.

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