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Closely guarded sense of compassion.
Compassion provides the "want" to fix something that is wrong with their patient.
Closely guarded to provide the standoff required when dealing with a grave situation, and also to ensure that someone that really isn't as bad off as they think doesn't take advantage of the medic.
Technical expertise to be able to render the required procedures and medications the way that they need to be done.
Strength to handle the burden of being "Doc" and everything that comes with that. Late night IV's for the team that went out to do some "cohesion" exercises TDY, patching up the breacher that decided "Min safe" wasn't close enough to admire his handiwork and shock wave propigation. Dragging their friend to a safe place after an IED went off on patrol, so they can live to fight another day.
A sense of humor... Things you run into can be extremely humorous... Joe just decided to shave downstairs and just happened to have some recreational activities with a 69H barracks wench and thinks he has the herpes, when it's just ingrown hairs... I know nothing of this personally though.
Above all, a professional attitude. You know your shit, don't second guess yourself. If you don't think you have the right answer, pull out a reference and make sure your diagnosis is consistent with what is going on.
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