Judging by many of the posts on this and other forums I think that many of us are familiar with the doctor who may be book-smart but has lousy communication skills or has zero bedside manner. The article linked below discusses how changes in med school requirements might help this. David
"Neither are some leading medical educators, who are now re-examining the premed curriculum, largely unchanged for decades. The year-long introductory course in "orgo" -- the shorthand lingo muttered on campus with fear and loathing -- may soon be pared back to make room for other subjects."
"Dr. Kirch, a philosophy major who went on to became a psychiatrist, hopes medical schools will push applicants to pursue more coursework in the humanities and social sciences to improve bedside manner, among other things -- "soft skills" some say have been overlooked as the profession has shifted toward specialization and technical expertise."
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