Cultivate a Great Bedside Manner

If you already know that you have a good bedside manner (based on empirical data, such as compliments on this topic from multiple patients and other medical professionals), you’re in good shape. However, many excellent physicians have developed their skills and knowledge to the detriment of their social ability and compassion. A good doctor will never underestimate how important it is for patients to understand their procedures and processes and potential outcomes.

Get up to Speed on Nutrition

Often times doctors only spend a brief unit on the basics of human nutrition while in medical school and then wind up buried in work to the extent that they can’t afford time off to improve their knowledge. Plan to brush up on the latest peer-reviewed nutritional research to help you consult more effectively with your patients. Physical health goes hand in hand with nutritional health.