In your opinion, what qualities make an excellent medical geneticist?

"In all honesty, my top qualities and skills drove me to pursue a dual-track residency in internal medicine and medical genetics. First and foremost, clinical geneticists must possess deductive reasoning and investigative skills. I consider myself a very diligent problem solver with an innate ability to reason and organize. Another key quality is strong verbal and written communication skills. As you'll learn from my references, my communication skills with patients, colleagues, and leaders are second to none."

Describe what you believe are the top qualities that will help you succeed in this medical genetics residency program and make you an excellent geneticist in the future. As you answer, blend your technical and analytical skills with patient care skills like compassion, empathy, and communication.