I agree, but broadly stated, the path doesn't generally train good scientists. The MD/PhD is more like a MD/MS. They frequently are pushed through 'phd' more ra

I agree, but broadly stated, the path doesn't generally train good scientists. The MD/PhD is more like a MD/MS. They frequently are pushed through 'phd' more rapidly under the eye of Med School deans and to optimize MD/PhD training grant slots. A not insignificant number of MD/PhD trainee simply do it for the free med school also, with little interest or intent to pursue research.