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Emotional intelligence and selection to administrative chief residency
Charlie C Kilpatrick1, Peter D Doyle, Eric F Reichman
1University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA. charles.c.kilpatrick@uth.tmc.edu
Summary
Administrative chief residents do not show higher emotional intelligence (EQ) than their peers. This study used the BarOn EQ-i to assess EQ in senior residents, finding no significant differences in scores.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial for leadership roles.
- The BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) is a validated measure of EQ.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between emotional intelligence and selection for administrative chief resident positions.
- To determine if higher EQ-i scores correlate with becoming an administrative chief resident.
Main Methods:
- Observational, cross-sectional study involving senior residents at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
- Participants completed the BarOn EQ-i.
- Data analysis compared EQ-i scores between administrative chief residents and non-administrative chief residents.
Main Results:
- 69.6% of invited senior residents participated.
- The average total EQ-i score was 104.9.
- No statistically significant difference in EQ-i scores was found between administrative chief residents (mean=109) and non-administrative chief residents (mean=103.2).
Conclusions:
- Administrative chief residents do not exhibit higher emotional intelligence compared to other senior residents.
- The EQ-i may not be a distinguishing factor for selecting administrative chief residents.
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