| 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) |
|
| Consideration of others (2) |
|
| Curiosity (2) |
|
| Sense of duty (2) |
|
| Leadership skills (2) |
|
| Patience (2) |
|
| Charisma (1) |
|
| Education (non-medical) (1) |
|
| Ethical pathos (1) |
|
| Intelligence (1) |
|
Int J Med Educ. 2020; 11:31-36; doi: 10.5116/ijme.5e08.b95b