Thacoor, A; Smith, O; Nikkhah, D; (2020) The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Predicting a Successful Career for Plastic Surgeons: A Systematic Review. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open , 8 (3) , Article e2699. 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002699.

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Abstract

The definition of a successful career in plastic surgery is both a highly variable and personal one. Career success is underpinned by a combination of skills and is often multifactorial in nature. Although clinical and academic factors have long been key determinants of success, modern medical practice is now underlining the previously understated non-clinical skills as a major contributory element. Emotional intelligence (EI) has shown clear benefits in a successful career in the business world, where it was originally popularized. As a successful career in surgery also requires proficient understanding of human emotions, the clear similarities drawn with corporate success have resulted in a growing interest in EI in the medical domain. Despite such interest, the role of EI as a predictor of career success in plastic surgery has been poorly defined. This systematic review aims to define EI, to explore its role in medical and nonmedical fields, and to investigate its impact on a successful career in plastic surgery.

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