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From what I hear, Pre Med is the USA is a joke. All it really does is prepare you for the MCAT, and even does that poorly. So all undergrad just becomes a waiti
by dexwiz 5y ago
From what I hear, Pre Med is the USA is a joke. All it really does is prepare you for the MCAT, and even does that poorly. So all undergrad just becomes a waiting room.
I went to high school with a ton of now doctors. My college degree is unrelated to programming, and I have built a career from the bottom up in web dev. I would say I’m fairly far along, have reached a senior IC level, and make good money.
My doctor friends are still not fully through training, and are just beginning to start their adult lives. It’s a disservice that some of my most intelligent friends had to waste 4 years on nothing and delay their professional and personal growth. No wonder less and less US citizens want to pursue medical careers.
- nacho2100 5y agoInterest in becoming a physician has only increased in the last 10 years, especially over the last 3. Besides lots of nonphysician providers want the prestige of becoming an MD/DO without committing to it and the care they provide is suspect. I think there needs to be a certain amount of gate keeping (not to the point of salary inflation) to ensure those in this position of power to make healthcare decisions for patients, are willing to go through the hoops as opposed to looking for shortcuts. I still use the knowledge I acquired as a pre-med in my practice and wouldn't trade that for the time saved. The bigger issue is the abusive indentured servitude and the limitless bureaucracy which deters good candidates away (rightly so)