Americans working hard?

[johnny_blaze]

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TIn other countries it takes about twice as long if not more. So you're looking at about 10 years after med school to become a surgery attending in those countries.

They start med school earlier. Majority of med students are qualified by the age of 23 (and earning good money with very little debt!) A consultant spot is usually attained after the age of 28 (younger if GP!). that's still pretty young... the training scheme is longer but a more relaxed... therefore, even a surgeon-in-training can have a good social life. Most surgeons are appointed consultants between the ages of 30-35…. pretty similar to the U.S.

Not to mention over here it is all but guaranteed to have an attending job waiting for you as soon as you finish residency. In other countries you have to wait your turn in line for who knows how many years until one opens up and you may get chosen to fill it.

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tell that to all the US CT fellows who will probably never become consultants in the states.

 

[NonTradMed]

Then they shouldn't be here. The last thing we need in America is more foreigners who don't like America.

So are you saying that people who criticize American foreign policy must hate America? And therefore are not allowed into the country? 🙄


Why are you equating criticism of a country with hatred of it? I don't understand this idea that in order to be a patriotic American, or to be allowed to live here, one must not be able to criticism one's country. Given the latest polling numbers, I'd say most Americans wouldn't wouldn't qualify to live here under those circumstances.

Besides, blind faith is for those stupid dictatorships that lock up dissents. America was made great because people weren't afraid to show their displeasure at the ruling elite.