Your Medical Specialty Based on The Big Five Personality Traits

What doctor specialty should you pursue based on your Big Five Personality type? We break down which personality traits best align with which medical specialties.
While personality tests like Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram are popular amongst the masses, The Big Five is the most widely accepted personality test among scientists. This is because The Big Five organizes people by traits on a spectrum of five dimensions:
- Openness to Experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
Of course, you shouldn’t base your career path on your Big Five results alone. There are many factors that go into choosing the medical specialty you want to pursue for the rest of your life. However, our stress tolerance, communication preferences, ideals, and overall nature make some specialties a better fit than others.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 The Big 5
02:30 Openness to Experience
05:04 Conscientiousness
07:04 Extraversion
09:00 Agreeableness
10:56 Neuroticism
12:58 Final Thoughts
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[@MedSchoolInsiders]

🧠 Do your Big Five results align with the medical specialty you chose or are most drawn to? Comment below! 💬

[@YousufZaheer]

hi, ihust wanted to ask the steps we should take as an indian mbbs graduate to become an practising orthopeadic surgeon in canada

[@EmalkaKawshan]

As a registered nurse I think yes

[@DimondShelton]

Pursuing general surgery within the military and I was 3/5 for moderate conscientiousness, high extroversion, and low neuroticism. Definitely agree on the latter. You can’t get your feelings hurt too easily belonging to surgery or the military.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Would have been nice to actually link the test you’re talking about…

[@BKScience812]

Last time I took a test on this, I scored highest to lowest: aggreableness, extroversion, openness, conscientiousness, and lastly neurotic. I perform well on tests because I tend not to fear them, but I would still say I have a healthy enough fear of failure to stay motived and achieve excellence, it just isn't always the main motivator. Glad to see oncology matches with those highest in aggreableness

[@strawverymilktae1280]

I knew cardiology would fit me. I fear failure to such an extent I am always considering backup plans, and ifs, and trying to find solutions to the problems, and whenever I do get stressed out I've been learning how to calm myself down and look at other options/alternatives I'm big on planning and having alternatives/backup plans in mind to be prepared to fight for the worst :>

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

We have a video on how to combat and overcome fear of the unknown/future coming out very soon! It will help you with this. 🙂

[@elleinda6278]

Day two of begging for pediatric surgeon! I really wanna be one but there’s practically nothing online 😭 I love your videos and know you could provide wonderful insights

[@clayton3570]

YES I'd love to see an episode on this!!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

It’s on the list!

[@amorr_fatii]

Yesss pleaseeee

[@elleinda6278]

@@MedSchoolInsiders AHHHH YESSS

[@extrabreezyday5543]

​@@MedSchoolInsiders how long is the list lol

[@GraceRocks2001]

This was a fun and interesting video and conversation starter- thanks for putting in the research and time to produce this!

[@dorothyjean8673]

Love this video! ❤ It feels like you agreed to my choices for Residency 🎉

[@majeedatabdulmajeed1834]

I match very well with Pediatrics and Emergency medicine. I love spontaneity, hate the mundane, enjoy talking to people and I’m generally empathetic. However Emergency medicine isn’t as developed in my country yet, so I guess it’ll be peds.

[@kofinyako3716]

Ma guy, you are always on point ✌🏿

[@camiloiribarren1450]

I knew ID would fit me. I’m always thinking in metaphors and I love drawing and art. This is great to learn

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Love to hear it. More on ID in our SYWTB episode

[@mirandakriss8070]

Could you do a "so you want to be a geneticist" next on your series please?

[@kaletv7648]

Hmmm, I have always longed to specialize in Cardiology or cardiothoracis surgery, but this test is pointing my strengths towards, emergency medicine, trauma surgery, global health... so interesting

[@Fraciencwa94]

I just get a pen and book. It’s time for learning. Med insiders 👌

[@abd-animation-22]

I give up When the time comes i will just throw the dice and choose randomly

[@Fraciencwa94]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@dibsdibs3495]

Just have a dart board with all the specialties and wear a blindfold.

[@dhyrin]

XD

[@JoyceChow]

you got this

[@zkcrisyee]

Maybe look into the specialties recommended in this video for Low Extraversion: Radiology, Pathology, other fields

[@idoitalltv6587]

I want to be an Anesthesiologist for the flexibility and as you put it in a earlier video, I like the idea of being the guardian angle of a patient during surgery. This video has only confirmed that it would probably be a good fit for me!

[@loisjov1960]

As a person who's currently taking psychology and pondering if I should go into medicine this made me so excitedd

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

😁

[@sim_aware]

Interesting ideas for the big five. Thanks!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Glad you like them!

[@sciencelife5820]

I agree with concussioness with radiology it one of the specialities i can only imagine doing

[@lania.m]

This really helps!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Glad it helped :)

[@Bubblegump19]

Heavily pursuing the field of neurology and openness was my highest trait at 81%

[@cyannalee0]

same! mine was 92% so i was really happy when i saw it🤗

[@vans4lyf2013]

same mine was 95% and i'm most interested in neurology too!

[@EmilyPray]

Same!! I'm going into either Dermatology or Neurology, but I'm unsure which one yet.

[@Meiaixin]

Scored high in eveything but Extraversion. I did a comparison to all the specialty named on the video and I got plastic surgery as the most picked specialty. I don't like plastic surgery because it's doesn't align with my values. I am in college for nursing right now but still not sure what i want to specialize in. I feel like i juggle between a relaxing environment and than fast and upbeat. Everything looks very interesting that I'm not sure what I would like unless I experience the field. This doesn't mean i am going to pick this specialty because of the comparison I did. This was just for fun. Thanks for the video.

[@YousufZaheer]

hi, ihust wanted to ask the steps we should take as an indian mbbs graduate to become an practising orthopeadic surgeon in canada.

[@KuroYTenshi]

Sad to see ophthalmology missing once again xD I'm starting residency in 2 years and my only alternative to ophtha is otolaryngology. So I think they're really similar.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Check out SYWTB Ophthalmologist and Otorhinolaryngologist on our channel!

[@KuroYTenshi]

@@MedSchoolInsiders Thank you! I did right after you uploaded those. Turns out ophthalmology is perfect for me, as I thought starting med school :D

[@aluminiumknight4038]

I feel they are similar but ophtha is cooler

[@KuroYTenshi]

@@aluminiumknight4038 exactly my thought. :D I will try out both though.

[@DuaMehdi-ns1kh]

Kindly brief pharmacist role and career opportunities

[@manojar20]

Role of a Pharmacist Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. They provide medication counseling to patients, review prescriptions for accuracy, and dispense medications. Pharmacists also educate patients about their medications, monitor for potential side effects, and manage chronic conditions. Key Responsibilities of Pharmacists: Dispense medications safely and accurately Counsel patients on their medications, including proper dosage, administration, and potential side effects Monitor for potential drug interactions and adverse reactions Educate patients about their medications and overall health Manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension Provide medication therapy management (MTM) services to patients with complex medication needs Career Opportunities for Pharmacists.

[@colbycalvin6234]

i think would do great as A vascular surgeon

[@aucksonding310]

Will we ever get a so you wanna be a public medicine doctor?

[@EmalkaKawshan]

Can a registered nurse working in the US (with an international degree) get into a US medical school?

[@eniolaosi]

interesting video

[@pdelaprimm]

What is the formal name of this test, please? Thank you for your content.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

It's called The Big Five. 😁

[@pdelaprimm]

@@MedSchoolInsiders: Thank you!

[@tonidavis2970]

I took Jordan Peterson's test called: Understanding Myself- The Big Five Aspects Scale. This video was really great and eye-opening. I am glad you did it thanks!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

🙌🏻

[@ZoeAnne511]

Where would you find the test to be able to see what you score on the Big 5 test ❤

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

bigfive-test.com/

[@ChristenasBlock]

I’m definitely C and E

[@reinoutnederlof8216]

Why is OB/GYN on the list by both low neurotocism and high neurotocism

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

In this video, we outline that high Neuroticism, specifically in the anger sub-trait, is not a good fit for OB/GYN. 12:39

[@JustinAdamsMD]

Not a single co-resident or one of my partners is ANYTHING but neurotic! 😂

[@newsfacts812]

So you want to be oncologist pls

[@Arbfor]

Based, made a video from my comment from 4 months ago.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Keep the video requests coming

[@ahmetcan7979]

why isnt ophthalmotology anywhere on the scale lol

[@dariovucic36]

So basically, every speciality fits my personality. Well taht certainly narrows it down...

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

You must be well suited to become a doctor!

[@laladoingwhatiwanna9489]

please do so you want to be a Prosthodontist

[@Prof_Sahnoun]

Emergency Medicine win 😂

[@aerbnahoma316]

Do you mind doing another video on this using HEXACO? Thank you for all of your videos! :-)

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

We are working on the Enneagram next!