Attributes used to describe both male and female RMs |
M/F |
Good with patients |
(10/6) |
Knowledgeable clinician |
(8/7) |
Good as a tutor/teacher |
(8/4) |
Able to create an atmosphere of trust |
(5/2) |
Able to listen |
(4/2) |
Humble |
(4/2) |
Straightforward |
(4/1) |
Conscientious |
(3/1) |
Empathetic |
(3/1) |
Likeable personality |
(2/2) |
Strong integrity |
(2/2) |
Passionate |
(2/1) |
Attributes used only for male RMs |
Attributes used only for female RMs |
Ability to handle problematic situations (3) |
Showed confidence in me (2) |
Availability (3) |
Competent and a woman (1) |
Good sense of humour (3) |
Competent despite family issues (1) |
Ability to command respect (2) |
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Consideration of others (2) |
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Curiosity (2) |
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Sense of duty (2) |
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Leadership skills (2) |
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Patience (2) |
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Charisma (1) |
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Education (non-medical) (1) |
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Ethical pathos (1) |
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Intelligence (1) |
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Int J Med Educ. 2020; 11:31-36; doi: 10.5116/ijme.5e08.b95b