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Defining the surgical personality: a preliminary study

R W Schwartz1, J R Barclay, P L Harrell

  • 1Department of Surgery (College of Medicine), University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington 40536-0084.

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|January 1, 1994
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A distinct surgical personality exists, characterized by specific temperament and personality traits. These noncognitive factors are crucial for medical educators in selecting and training future physicians.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Psychology
  • Surgical Training

Background:

  • Noncognitive factors may predict medical career success more than cognitive abilities.
  • Understanding personality traits is essential for effective medical personnel development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if a unique "surgical personality" exists.
  • To identify specific temperament and personality traits defining surgeons.
  • To explore the role of noncognitive factors in medical careers.

Main Methods:

  • Administered Krug Adult Personality Inventory, Strelau Temperament Inventory, and Barclay's adjective checklist to 110 physicians.
  • Included physicians from "controllable lifestyle" specialties, primary care, and surgery.
  • Utilized a stress inventory alongside personality assessments.

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Main Results:

  • Surgeons were identified as a distinct and homogeneous group based on personality and temperament.
  • Significant differences in personality traits were observed between surgical and non-surgical physicians.
  • Noncognitive factors demonstrated predictive value for career success.

Conclusions:

  • A "surgical personality" is identifiable through specific noncognitive traits.
  • Medical educators can leverage personality assessments for selection, counseling, and training.
  • Noncognitive factors are vital for optimizing medical personnel development and performance.