I think the key thing you’re missing is “of equal merit” and practically speaking if you’re picking a surgeon you’re not going to be choosing between two new gr

I think the key thing you’re missing is “of equal merit” and practically speaking if you’re picking a surgeon you’re not going to be choosing between two new graduates. Let’s say your choice is between two senior consultants who have the same position, then you’re better off picking the one who least fits the bill visually.