Which one of the following is “least important” virtue to become great doctor ?

August 5, 2026 by dr s venkatesan

Which one of the following is least important to become great doctor ?

A. Compassion & Caring

B. Sincerity & Hard work

C. Knowledge & Skill

D.Honesty & Integrity

Trying to answer

Yes I agree, It is brutal to frame such a question. If healing, and taking care of the suffering mankind, is the primary purpose of the noble profession , after 4 decades in to the medical profession, realised a possible truth . “Knowledge and skills are vital, but sadly lags behind the other three by considerable distance”

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Dr.S.Venkatesan MD

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