Which Physician Specialty Matches Your Personality Type?

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is used to identify a person’s traits, tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses. The 16 types are based on a theory by psychiatrist Carl Jung, stating there are four basic preferences for how individuals perceive and process their lives. All Physician Jobs made this infographic called “Which Physician Specialty Matches Your Personality Type?” The graphic aims to help people determine what medical specialty they should pursue based on their Myers-Briggs Personality Type. The graphic explains the four primary preferences and the characteristics of each. It then explains the 16 types of personalities. Finally, it illustrates which personality types are likely to excel in which specialty medical fields.