QUESTION 7 OF 30

What characteristic should a medical professional exude, above all else?

TouroCOM's admissions team wants to see that you have put thought into a medical professional's desired qualities and characteristics. This question is an opportunity to give an insightful response. Dig deeper than 'good bedside manner' or 'strong attention to detail.' Some essential characteristics or qualities of a medical professional might include:

- Empathy and patience
- Curiosity to learn
- Accountability and integrity
- Patience and fortitude
- Optimism and positivity

When discussing which quality you feel is most important for a medical professional to possess, be sure to include a statement showing that you exude this characteristic.

"I believe that a medical professional's most important quality is integrity. A physician with integrity will always put their patients first. They will treat all attending staff respectfully and have a dedication to bettering themselves in their craft. Integrity is an essential quality, and I work hard to build my integrity daily. I do this by making ethical decisions, working hard, and doing the right thing, even when it may not be the easiest path."

"Medical professionals should possess empathy. Empathy will help me understand my patients' concerns and complaints while driving me to provide more than 'textbook treatment.' I have been actively building my empathy by taking on volunteer experiences outside of my comfort zone and carefully examining the unconscious bias that I possess."

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