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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/medical-school-applicants-and-enrollments-hit-record-highs-underrepresented-minorities-lead-surge

Number of applications is up but acceptances have steadily increased. Does not say anything about the most important piece which is the number of *qualified* applicants. Increased apps does not necessarily mean increased competition if most of those people are not well qualified which is usually the case.[/quote]
But, thousands of rejected people are “qualified.” There still are not enough seats, but that is largely Congress’ fault. [/quote]

What makes you think that everyone who wants to be a doctor and is qualified should get a seat? This isn’t public kindergarten. Schools are allowed to select the best applicants. It’s better for everyone to keep quality high.[/quote]

The problem is is that they are NOT selecting the best applicant--they are selecting for various other reasons--[/quote]
They are selecting based on one test. Some people are just good standardized test takers and others aren’t. But the best scorers are nit always going to make the best doctors. [/quote]

There is a very high correlation though between MCAT scores and licensing exam scores. That’s why they matter. Surely you don’t want to do away with medical licensing exams also—oh wait, you’re probably the person who things all doctors can be replaced with nurses and PAs. [/quote]

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