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As opposed to the computers discussion, I think this one is even more relevant for us. The writing is on the wall, midlevels can do a lot of the same stuff as certain doctors for a lot less money. Thus, either many physicians will get crowded out or their salaries will have to drop to comparable levels to DNP's (yet another reason not to do med if you will acquire 150k+ in loans). What specialties are gonna be safe from this? Neurosurgery and other advanced surgeries only? Oncology?
Also, not to open a can of worms, but IMO the DNP training is a much more EFFICIENT way to produce health professionals than medical school. How much of the crap you learn in medical school do you actually use in your routine of pattern recognition? Soon enough, many of the people who wasted 200k on it may be seen as too educated to afford, and there are only so many positions in hospitals in rich areas.
Also, not to open a can of worms, but IMO the DNP training is a much more EFFICIENT way to produce health professionals than medical school. How much of the crap you learn in medical school do you actually use in your routine of pattern recognition? Soon enough, many of the people who wasted 200k on it may be seen as too educated to afford, and there are only so many positions in hospitals in rich areas.