What do you feel is the most important quality for a medical professional to possess?

"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 with respect, and they will be dedicated to bettering themselves in their craft. Integrity is an essential quality for me, 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."

"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 in simply providing 'textbook treatment.' I have already been working on building my empathy skills by taking on volunteer experiences outside of my comfort zone and carefully examining any unconscious bias that I may possess."