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EQ is an important, but also a learnable quality. The ability to develop this skill hinges on a willingness to accept and deal with areas in which you may be lacking. Ironically, those with a lower EQ tend to be less willing to work on these skills (Sheldon et al. 2014). Those with higher EQ expressed a greater willingness to develop these skills and improve. Thus, the first step in developing a high EQ is to be willing to identify areas in which you may be lacking and a willingness to improve upon these areas.

While professional programs do exist and are often part of medical school training, there are a few things you can do to improve your EQ on your own. Some are suggested above and include regulating your emotion by engaging in activities that you find pleasurable, surrounding yourself with colleagues that are supportive, making career choices that focus on your core values, and actively engaging and listening to people you interact with. All of these skills take time to develop. The typical time period is considered to be between three and six months.

EQ is an important quality to develop regardless of your planned career path. In the scientific and medical field, the development of EQ‐related skills can allow individuals to effectively communicate with colleagues, supervisors, patients, and the general public. Importantly, one should remember, whatever weaknesses or strengths one possess in this area, they can be improved upon and learned with significantly positive results.