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Absolutely. It's crazy to me that "pre-med" is a psuedo degree. 4 years of your life to take a handful of relevant classes.



How much physics should a doctor know? Do you not agree that there is value in a well-rounded liberal education before specialization?


> How much physics should a doctor know?

Most (all?) countries outside the US seem to agree that roughly one year of undergrad maths/physics/chemistry blended into their med school program is enough.


isn't that what highschool is meant to be?


None? I really, really don't care if the guy operating on my appendix can calculate torque. I care that he knows a lot about appendixes and has a steady hand.


Is it worth ~50 billion per year for doctors to be well rounded? I am gong to say No.




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