Background Non-cognitive traits have been theorised to predict characteristics, career
choice and outcomes of health professionals and could represent a homogenous group …

Objectives Medical practice may attract and possibly enhance distinct personality profiles.
We set out to describe the personality profiles of surgical and medical specialties focusing …

Background Certain personalities are ascribed to physicians. This research aims to measure
the extent to which physicians identify with three predetermined personalities (workaholic …

Objectives Personality differences between doctors and patients can affect treatment
outcomes. We examine these trait disparities, as well as differences across medical …

BACKGROUND: A stereotype of surgeons' personality persists in the general public and
among health-care professionals. Only a few studies have attempted to describe this …

Objectives: High emotional intelligence and leadership traits are essential for physicians in
managing their responsibilities and thus building successful interactions with patients. This …

Background Over recent years there has been criticism within the United Kingdom's health
service regarding a lack of care and compassion, resulting in adverse outcomes for patients …

Objective Medical students and surgical trainees differ considerably in both their preferential
learning styles and personality traits. This study compares the personality profiles and …

Objective: To assess personality type of medical students and associate it with their choice
of medical specialty. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2014 at …

Medical Education 2011: 45: 835–842 CONTEXT The occupational health literature has
long been dominated by stress‐related topics. A more contemporary perspective suggests …