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Phenotypic differences between male physicians, surgeons, and film stars: comparative study

BMJ 2006; 333 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39015.672373.80 (Published 21 December 2006) Cite this as: BMJ 2006;333:1291

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surgeons might have a better sense of humour

Dear Trilla, I would like to know whether you observed any
differences in personality between surgeons and male physicians due to
their differences in height and good looks.

In Australia, the good looking surgeons are generally accompanied by
happy co-workers , the muted sounds of merriment and laughter a constant
echo in the corridors outside the operating theatres. Given that, as you
point out, the atmosphere of the operating theatre is more than likely a
direct result of the leading surgeon's personality type it would indicate
that these surgeons had a highly developed good sense of humour (GSOH).

Furthermore, I would suggest that some of the taller, more
ridiculously good looking surgeons also had a deeper sense of well-being
than their shorter counter-parts.

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Competing interests: No competing interests

05 March 2007
andrew james
male tea lady
Wesley hospital, Brisbane