Depends on the specialty, I would think. Pediatricians, general practice, etc. can probably have lower standards than other specialties since they are where pe

Depends on the specialty, I would think. Pediatricians, general practice, etc. can probably have lower standards than other specialties since they are where people typically enter the medical system for treatment. If they haven't seen a malady before, they refer the patient. However, for cardiologists, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, etc. you probably want a higher education standard.