What Makes A Good Doctor?

WHAT DO MEDICAL SCHOOLS WANT TO SEE?

Medical schools want students who have commitment, perseverance, initiative, concern for others and the ability to communicate. Every medical school will highlight the particular qualities they are looking for on their websites.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Motivation to study medicine and genuine interest in the medical profession

• Insight into your own strengths and weaknesses

• The ability to reflect on your own work

• Personal organisation

• Academic ability

• Problem solving

• Ability to deal with uncertainty

• Risk management and an ability to deal effectively with problems

• Honesty

• Ability to take responsibility for your own actions ;

• Conscientiousness

• Insight into your own health

• Effective communication, including reading, writing, listening and speaking

• Teamwork

• Ability to treat people with respect

• Resilience and the ability to deal with difficultsituations

• Empathy and the ability to care for others.