Interviewer said, "Being too altruistic will get you eaten alive."

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The sale of more products, especially those with higher profit margins, leads to increased revenue and profit for the physician. These can be used to acquire material goods such as homes and cars.

Oh, is that what it's used for?

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No.

OP, Being a doctor is a balancing act. You have to simultaneously engage a patient during their most vulnerable time and at the same time maintain enough distance to make clear decisions and be prepared if things don't end well.

Why are all the pre-meds jaded on this forum?

How are you a medical student and incorrect on this?

I dispense medications for a living.

You give me your cash, and I give you your meds.

That's how this works. As a med student, that's how it should work for you as well.