Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. It offers a framework for addressing these needs while simultaneously preparing students for clinical practice. The four domains include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. These learnable capacities can help trainees navigate stress, uncertainty, and interpersonal complexity. When medical students develop these skills, they are better equipped to recognize early signs of burnout, regulate emotional responses in difficult situations, and seek support when needed./-img/-newsfeeds/newsfeed-slu.svg07/01/2026