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killerstormyesterday at 12:17 PM2 repliesview on HN

It's low because there's no competition. MDs are like medieval guild: once you're in, you're set for life. Restrictive regulations are lobbied by MD associations, which limit competition.


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chromatinyesterday at 10:47 PM

An alternative hypothesis is that it's low because our most talented kids know they can make a ton more in finance and tech

dguestyesterday at 12:42 PM

It's an old joke:

Q: What do you call the worst student to be admitted to medical school?

A: Doctor.

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