Social / Emotional Intelligence

     Though highly intelligent and technically skilled, "physicians often lack skill levels in the social/emotional intelligence domain. In the context of this study, it was discovered that medical students tend to lack self-awareness and an empathic connection with others, but these emotional skills can be taught. ... people who possess a high level of emotional intelligence are liked more by others, rise to leadership positions, and when coupled with high technical skills are often on the high end of the income pay scale."

       Walcher ME. A look in the mirror: Self-development and transformational learning in medical students. Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social Sciences 2013; 73: 8-A.