Compassion
Feeling and acting with sympathy toward those who suffer
The Hippocratic Society's virtue curriculum draws on the Aristotelian and Thomistic traditions to help medical students and clinicians identify and cultivate the character traits that lead to excellence in medicine. Each virtue is explored through definitions, philosophical frameworks, practical applications, and reflection questions designed to deepen understanding and foster growth in medical practice.
Feeling and acting with sympathy toward those who suffer
Courage and strength in the face of adversity
Confident expectation of good even in difficulty
Honest assessment of one's abilities and limitations
Wholeness and consistency between values and actions
Giving each person their due
Practical wisdom in decision-making
Moderation and self-control
Reliability and fidelity to commitments