Some people have linked these words to professionalism...

• Honesty

• Altruism

• Respect

• Accountability

• Integrity

• Responsibility

• Compassion

• Dedication

• Empathy

• Self-Improvement

Professionalism can be many things, but it must be consistent - how we behave with our classmates and colleagues is no less important than how we present ourselves to patients. Students have a right to expect to be treated with respect by their professors, preceptors and others involved in their education.