Reaction to Whitcomb's essay: What Does it Mean to be a Physician?

I feel that this question, what does it mean to be a physician?, is a very important question. During our first few days of orientation, I feel that this medical school does an exceptional job at addressing this issue. This relatively new topic is a very important one that many medical schools are trying to address. The article says that it is not only important to have the knowledge to be a doctor, but also to have the attributes necessary to be a good doctor. The article says that a doctor needs to first be caring, and I agree wholeheartedly with this statement. I think that my caring nature is what influenced me the most in becoming a physician. Being inquisitive and civic minded are two more qualities that the articles attributes to being a good physician. Overall, I really enjoyed this article. It was well written and interesting.