The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Apr 2019
Longitudinal Assessment of Medical Student Emotional Intelligence Over Preclinical Training.
Given the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in physician leadership and success, the possible decline of EI over the course of training is a concern in medical education. ⋯ During the preclinical training, osteopathic medical students' overall EI scores, as well as 6 of the 8 core competency scales, declined. Therefore, EI coaching is warranted to address specific core competencies needed to build, enhance, and prevent the decline of EI through preclinical training.