--- title: Doximity Talent Finder Blog | Recruiting beyond clinical qualifications description: Recruiting beyond clinical qualifications | --- [Menu](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-beyond-clinical-qualifications#footer) [![Doximity Talent Finder](https://assets.doxcdn.com/image/upload/fl_sanitize/logos/talent-finder/logo-talent-finder.svg)](https://www.doximity.com/talent_finder) [Sign In](https://www.doximity.com/talent_finder/sessions/new) [Contact](https://finder.doximity.com/contact) [Testimonials](https://finder.doximity.com/client_success) [Webinars](https://finder.doximity.com/webinars) [Blog](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/) [Doximity](https://finder.doximity.com/about) ## [Beyond Clinical Qualifications: What Are Soft Skills and What do They Mean in Physician Recruitment](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/beyond-clinical-qualifications-what-are-soft-skills-and-what-they-mean-in-physician-recruitment) Posted by [Doximity TF Team](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/author/doximity-tf-team) Wednesday, January 03 [![](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/hubfs/Blog_Photos/soft-skills/doctor-with-infant-800px.png)](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/beyond-clinical-qualifications-what-are-soft-skills-and-what-they-mean-in-physician-recruitment) **"*The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.’’ – Sir William Osler, FRS FRCP*** Physician recruiters are in the business of understanding the many skills and credentials a doctor needs to be considered a great fit for their job. Being a physician is much more than diagnosing and treating patients, though, it’s demonstrating compassionate patient care and a commitment to those patients. So, beyond academic degrees, residencies, clinical training, and board certifications, there’s another set of skills you need to assess: soft skills. [Read More](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/beyond-clinical-qualifications-what-are-soft-skills-and-what-they-mean-in-physician-recruitment) Filed under [Physician empathy improves patient outcomes](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/physician-empathy-improves-patient-outcomes), [Soft skills complement hard skills](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/soft-skills-complement-hard-skills), [Recruiting beyond clinical qualifications](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/recruiting-beyond-clinical-qualifications), [What soft skills mean in physician recruitment](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/topic/what-soft-skills-mean-in-physician-recruitment) [All Posts](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/all) ### Search Our Blog --- ### About Us Hire the right physicians on Doximity, the largest professional medical network. Get up to speed on physician recruiting news and best practices from the Doximity Talent Finder Team.  ---   ### Webinars Join us each month as we deep dive into a specific topic in healthcare recruiting, combining outside research and news with our own proprietary data and best practices. Webinars are free and open to everyone. [![View Calendar](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/354005/4d6a897d-1de7-42b5-904a-966f658edc7a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/354005/4d6a897d-1de7-42b5-904a-966f658edc7a) ---   ### Recent Posts ### Subscribe to Email Updates © 2026 Doximity, Inc. [Doximity](https://www.doximity.com/talent_finder/about) [Blog](https://blog.finder.doximity.info/) [Testimonials](https://finder.doximity.com/client_success) [Webinars](https://finder.doximity.com/webinars) [Demo](https://finder.doximity.com/demo)[Terms of Service](https://www.doximity.com/terms-of-service)[Privacy](https://www.doximity.com/clinicians/privacy) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=421618&fmt=gif)