WHAT’S NEW? (what does this study contribute to the literature?)
This study shows that EI among medical students in the sample tested declines as medical students progress from basic to clinical stage; the study find relationship between EI and hobbies, extracurricular activities and satisfaction in studying medicine. The study indicates that EI can be modulated through encouragement of such activities.
Keywords :
Emotional intelligence (EI), Doctor-patient relationship, Medical students, Basic sciences