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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They should have 3 years of heavily focused undergrad followed by a year of a related medical experience (paid internship) and then med school.

And they need to let more kids into med school. We need more American-educated doctors. [/quote]

Sigh. This was addressed above. It's not as simple as simply admitting more students. Could you pack more into the lecture halls? Sure (especially now that lots of students don't go to lecture, it's recorded and many watch it ... or plan to anyway ... later). But there simply are not enough rotation sites or residency sites. Medical training is a lot more than sitting in a class room. [/quote]

Then why do we need so many foreign doctors?  Why don’t we invest and make this career more feasible for Americans?[/quote]

Because Americans are lazy and don’t want to put in the effort to get there. We are into instant gratification. There, I said it. [/quote]

While you may have a general point, instant true with respect to medical schools.   It isn’t about putting in effort. Plenty of kids want in and are willing to do work. [/quote]

Sure, they want in. But are they willing to grind through 4 tough years of classes, plus a residency for 3-5 years, then a fellowship? And to accept the fact that they will be in their 30s when they are finally finished and ready to join the regular work force? In my experience, few "kids" can go the distance that this requires. [/quote]

But why are we importing doctors who got into medical school from high school and did 6 years for undergrad+med school?  No “research requirements” or volunteering in a hospital needed as long as they finish med school and know their stuff.

Why are we making the process more onerous for American kids and then admitting foreign graduates who had different requirements?  If those doctors are good enough for us, why aren’t we admitting more kids into six year programs from high school?[/quote]

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