Monday, March 25
Good communication is a “soft skill” that’s essential for building great relationships. It’s important for physicians to communicate effectively with patients and their families, plus honing communication can lead to stronger relationships with colleagues and vendors, too. In fact, soft skills are often what separates a good physician from a great one.
Filed under Social Recruiting, Soft skills complement hard skills, What soft skills mean in physician recruitment, interpersonal skills
Wednesday, January 03
"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.
Filed under Physician empathy improves patient outcomes, Soft skills complement hard skills, Recruiting beyond clinical qualifications, What soft skills mean in physician recruitment
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