Non-Academic Qualities for Undergraduate Medicine Students
The MDCM Â鶹AV Committee attends not only to academic performance, but also to non-academic qualities. For the preliminary screening of candidates (short listing for interviews), non-academic qualities are assessed by way of the curriculum vitae and CASPer test. For candidates selected for interviews, non-academic qualities are assessed according to their performance in the multiple mini-interviews. Non-academic qualities are aligned with the learning objectives of the M.D.,C.M. program, and are closely linked to the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's .
These qualities include, but are not limited to:
- compassion, empathy, care
- insight, judgment, common sense
- integrity, honesty
- adaptability, tolerance, flexibility
- creativity, innovation
- respect for others
- intellectual curiosity
- reliability, dependability
- responsibility, teamwork
- ability to deal with conflict or stressful situations
- leadership, initiative
- sense of assurance despite ambiguity or self-confidence
- community involvement, social activism
- level of professionalism, respect for the public at large
- personal development
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