Should there be an IQ limit for future physicians?

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Let's face it. It was so many youth's dreams to become doctors, many realized they were incompetent at adolescence; however, many continued on to pursue this dream in college. I know MANY premeds at my college who I clearly see as incompetent, they lack the basic intelligence to become proficient docs. And what scares me is that some of these people through sheer willpower will actually prevail and eventually become a physician by padding their resumes with ECs and kissing up for stellar LORs. All of this conveys their passion, but sorry, passion isn't enough.

I love my fellow humans. I don't want to see my friends/family killed or debilitated by sub-par doctors who lack intrinsic reasoning and judgment to perform their jobs proficiently.

My proposal is that one should take a basic IQ test by a licensed state psychologist in order to see if they qualify for the profession. This is not a dictatorial policy, it is simply one that works in the interest of the lives of others. Minimum should be around 130.

Any suggestions/comments?
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kmedbro88 said:
Let's face it. It was so many youth's dreams to become doctors, many realized they were incompetent at adolescence; however, many continued on to pursue this dream in college. I know MANY premeds at my college who I clearly see as incompetent, they lack the basic intelligence to become proficient docs. And what scares me is that some of these people through sheer willpower will actually prevail and eventually become a physician by padding their resumes with ECs and kissing up for stellar LORs. All of this conveys their passion, but sorry, passion isn't enough.

I love my fellow humans. I don't want to see my friends/family killed or debilitated by sub-par doctors who lack intrinsic reasoning and judgment to perform their jobs proficiently.

My proposal is that one should take a basic IQ test by a licensed state psychologist in order to see if they qualify for the profession. This is not a dictatorial policy, it is simply one that works in the interest of the lives of others. Minimum should be around 130.

Any suggestions/comments?
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You forget those little things like GPA and MCAT scores.
What basis do you have to say that IQ tests are more indicative of being a successful physician than undergrad performance and MCAT scores?

But let us assume your idea is awesome thus far... Your proposed minimum is 130. Eh??? Hell, most (read: over 75%) of physicians wouldn't be physicians.

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This is the most awkward sentence I've read in awhile. For you own sake, please don't use in in your PS or at interviews. 🙂
 
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You do realize most doctors aren't even at a 130 IQ, right?

Also, I strongly think people with visible narcissistic/better-than-thou mentalities seeking to "care for the lesser ones" should be banned. A simple psychological test should satisfy this.

And fyi, whatever IQ, if you can get a great MCAT and GPA, you can hack medical school. Noticed the high retention rate proof, yet?
 
kmedbro88 said:
Let's face it. It was so many youth's dreams to become doctors, many realized they were incompetent at adolescence; however, many continued on to pursue this dream in college. I know MANY premeds at my college who I clearly see as incompetent, they lack the basic intelligence to become proficient docs. And what scares me is that some of these people through sheer willpower will actually prevail and eventually become a physician by padding their resumes with ECs and kissing up for stellar LORs. All of this conveys their passion, but sorry, passion isn't enough.

I love my fellow humans. I don't want to see my friends/family killed or debilitated by sub-par doctors who lack intrinsic reasoning and judgment to perform their jobs proficiently.

My proposal is that one should take a basic IQ test by a licensed state psychologist in order to see if they qualify for the profession. This is not a dictatorial policy, it is simply one that works in the interest of the lives of others. Minimum should be around 130.

Any suggestions/comments?
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gotta love someone who hasn't even been through med school thinking that someone who has "prevailed" (and therefore passed med school/residency) isn't qualified due to IQ
 
kmedbro88 said:
Let's face it. It was so many youth's dreams to become doctors, many realized they were incompetent at adolescence; however, many continued on to pursue this dream in college. I know MANY premeds at my college who I clearly see as incompetent, they lack the basic intelligence to become proficient docs. And what scares me is that some of these people through sheer willpower will actually prevail and eventually become a physician by padding their resumes with ECs and kissing up for stellar LORs. All of this conveys their passion, but sorry, passion isn't enough.

I love my fellow humans. I don't want to see my friends/family killed or debilitated by sub-par doctors who lack intrinsic reasoning and judgment to perform their jobs proficiently.

My proposal is that one should take a basic IQ test by a licensed state psychologist in order to see if they qualify for the profession. This is not a dictatorial policy, it is simply one that works in the interest of the lives of others. Minimum should be around 130.

Any suggestions/comments?
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I don't know if you know this or not, but your IQ is a measure of how much you are able to learn, not how smart you are. You could have a large IQ and still be the heroin addict that dropped out of high school, or you could have a sub par IQ and fill your brain to the brim with knowledge and be a great doc.


(unless my gen psych prof taught me the wrong definition of IQ, in which case disregard this post)
 
IQ limit? Like if your IQ is above 150 you shouldn't be a doc? I think you mean IQ basement, not limit.

Also there shouldn't be a limit. And any basement is usually established through prereq courses and the MCAT anyway.
 
You seem pretty confident. How do you know if you would have the required IQ?
 
Being a Doctor is more than having the intelligence. You need to have people skills, learn to adapt to tough situations, and be a leader. From my personal experience, the individuals with the higher IQ lack these crucial aspects of a physician. You can have all the intelligence in the world but it's meaningless if you don't know how to convey it to others.

P.S. In B4 the horde of angry SDNers.
NVM...a little late :laugh:
 
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kmedbro88 said:
Let's face it. It was so many youth's dreams to become doctors, many realized they were incompetent at adolescence; however, many continued on to pursue this dream in college. I know MANY premeds at my college who I clearly see as incompetent, they lack the basic intelligence to become proficient docs. And what scares me is that some of these people through sheer willpower will actually prevail and eventually become a physician by padding their resumes with ECs and kissing up for stellar LORs. All of this conveys their passion, but sorry, passion isn't enough.

I love my fellow humans. I don't want to see my friends/family killed or debilitated by sub-par doctors who lack intrinsic reasoning and judgment to perform their jobs proficiently.

My proposal is that one should take a basic IQ test by a licensed state psychologist in order to see if they qualify for the profession. This is not a dictatorial policy, it is simply one that works in the interest of the lives of others. Minimum should be around 130.

Any suggestions/comments?
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:laugh:

In only 8 posts, you have become the epitome of narcissism on this entire forum. Good job, OP.

Now what about already-practicing physicians with IQ's around 110 or lower? Lets just fire them all. :laugh:
 
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The IQ test is a useful tool for measuring certain types of qualities that may potentially correlate with intelligence, but suggesting that the IQ test is a suitable tool for measuring whether or not someone is qualified to be a physician is just asinine.

IQ =/= intelligence
 
The IQ test is known to be cultural biased, if it were to be used then there may be a bigger gap b/w nonurms and urms. Plus, people who arent necessarily "street smart" or competent in your terms could do quite well on an IQ test. Case in point i knew a person who would just constantly, and a mean constantly state the obvious, but apparently she had an IQ of 110, so goes to show what relatively "dumb" people can really do
 
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Let's face it. It was so many youth's dreams to post something intelligent on sdn, many realized they were incompetent at adolescence; however, many continued on to pursue this dream in college. I know MANY thread starters at sdn who I clearly see as incompetent, they lack the basic intelligence to become proficient posters. And what scares me is that some of these people through sheer willpower will actually post something so stupid that even padding their resumes with ECs and kissing up for stellar LORs won't make up for it. All of this conveys their passion, but sorry, passion isn't enough.

I love my fellow humans. I don't want to see my friends/family killed or debilitated by sub-par posters who lack intrinsic reasoning and judgment to post proficiently.

My proposal is that one should take a basic IQ test by a licensed state psychologist in order to see if they qualify for posting on sdn. This is not a dictatorial policy, it is simply one that works in the interest of the lives of others. Minimum should be around 130.

Any suggestions/comments?
kmedbro88 said:
Let's face it. It was so many youth's dreams to become doctors, many realized they were incompetent at adolescence; however, many continued on to pursue this dream in college. I know MANY premeds at my college who I clearly see as incompetent, they lack the basic intelligence to become proficient docs. And what scares me is that some of these people through sheer willpower will actually prevail and eventually become a physician by padding their resumes with ECs and kissing up for stellar LORs. All of this conveys their passion, but sorry, passion isn't enough.

I love my fellow humans. I don't want to see my friends/family killed or debilitated by sub-par doctors who lack intrinsic reasoning and judgment to perform their jobs proficiently.

My proposal is that one should take a basic IQ test by a licensed state psychologist in order to see if they qualify for the profession. This is not a dictatorial policy, it is simply one that works in the interest of the lives of others. Minimum should be around 130.

Any suggestions/comments?
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Wrong.

Many would consider the MCAT as the weeder of the inferior beings, but I beg to differ. The MCAT is a test that depends partially on intelligence and partially on environmental forces (e.g. how much you studied). This results in people with less natural intellect compensating by over studying to achieve their score. Believe me, I've seen some stupid people break 34+ by doing nothing but study everyday for about 4 months.

We essentially need a test that one can't prepare for. The IQ test is the answer.

*Flatearth: Wtf is a basement? I've never before heard that term in reference to limiting any types of scores whether they be greater than or less than a predesignated zone. Limit implied the limit for proficiency as a physician should be 130.

*No, I do NOT think the IQ limit should be any lower than 130. I was being generous when I arbitrarily chose that number. Any lower and malpractice incidents would be higher than they already are. Do you know how many dumb as nails family physicians I've encountered who can't diagnose for **** if it's anything more than a cold or a ****ing muscle ache?
 
kmedbro88 said:
Wrong.

Many would consider the MCAT as the weeder of the inferior beings, but I beg to differ. The MCAT is a test that depends partially on intelligence and partially on environmental forces (e.g. how much you studied). This results in people with less natural intellect compensating by over studying to achieve their score. Believe me, I've seen some stupid people break 34+ by doing nothing but study everyday for about 4 months.

We essentially need a test that one can't prepare for. The IQ test is the answer.

*Flatearth: Wtf is a basement? I've never before heard that term in reference to limiting any types of scores whether they be greater than or less than a predesignated zone. Limit implied the limit for proficiency as a physician should be 130.

*No, I do NOT think the IQ limit should be any lower than 130. I was being generous when I arbitrarily chose that number. Any lower and malpractice incidents would be higher than they already are. Do you know how many dumb as nails family physicians I've encountered who can't diagnose for **** if it's anything more than a cold or a ****ing muscle ache?
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You should tell them what's what since you know and all.
 
The day that jobs have arbitrarily chosen cut-offs on a controversial gauge of intelligence is the day I quit society.
 
NickNaylor said:
That's the best reaction I could muster in response to this thread also.

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NickNaylor this is to you.

I know you frequent these boards quite often (you lack a life, I know). Thus, I've seen a copious amount of your posts. In conclusion, you're lamer than my great aunt.
 
kmedbro88 said:
Wrong.

Many would consider the MCAT as the weeder of the inferior beings, but I beg to differ. The MCAT is a test that depends partially on intelligence and partially on environmental forces (e.g. how much you studied). This results in people with less natural intellect compensating by over studying to achieve their score. Believe me, I've seen some stupid people break 34+ by doing nothing but study everyday for about 4 months.

We essentially need a test that one can't prepare for. The IQ test is the answer.

*Flatearth: Wtf is a basement? I've never before heard that term in reference to limiting any types of scores whether they be greater than or less than a predesignated zone. Limit implied the limit for proficiency as a physician should be 130.

*No, I do NOT think the IQ limit should be any lower than 130. I was being generous when I arbitrarily chose that number. Any lower and malpractice incidents would be higher than they already are. Do you know how many dumb as nails family physicians I've encountered who can't diagnose for **** if it's anything more than a cold or a ****ing muscle ache?
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1) limit automatically implies upper limit unless you specifically say lower limit.

2) basement is a lower limit. have you not taken an econ course or is that too good for 130+ IQ people (~125 IQ here.....feelsbadbrah.tiff)
 
kmedbro88 said:
Wrong.

Many would consider the MCAT as the weeder of the inferior beings, but I beg to differ. The MCAT is a test that depends partially on intelligence and partially on environmental forces (e.g. how much you studied). This results in people with less natural intellect compensating by over studying to achieve their score. Believe me, I've seen some stupid people break 34+ by doing nothing but study everyday for about 4 months.
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lol what kind of idiot studies for the MCAT? lol that's why the best doctors take the USMLE 1, 2, 3, subsequent board-certifying exams cold. It's all about natural intellect, bro. You're right, I need to change my PCP.
 
flatearth22 said:
1) limit automatically implies upper limit unless you specifically say lower limit.

2) basement is a lower limit. have you not taken an econ course or is that too good for 130+ IQ people (~125 IQ here.....feelsbadbrah.tiff)
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Basement is a colloquial term with little meaning. Limit can be used both ways.

Are you actually bragging about your IQ? Wow, you're a loser.
 
kmedbro88 said:
Many would consider the MCAT as the weeder of the inferior beings, but I beg to differ. The MCAT is a test that depends partially on intelligence and partially on environmental forces (e.g. how much you studied). This results in people with less natural intellect compensating by over studying to achieve their score. Believe me, I've seen some stupid people break 34+ by doing nothing but study everyday for about 4 months.
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Hey, wow. Being a doctor is the same thing. Either you can be very smart and good at tests or you can study a lot. The end result is the same. If you pass your boards you're competent.

If you don't like your doctors find new ones.

Or be less pretentious.
 
kmedbro88 said:
Wrong.

Many would consider the MCAT as the weeder of the inferior beings, but I beg to differ. The MCAT is a test that depends partially on intelligence and partially on environmental forces (e.g. how much you studied). This results in people with less natural intellect compensating by over studying to achieve their score. Believe me, I've seen some stupid people break 34+ by doing nothing but study everyday for about 4 months.

We essentially need a test that one can't prepare for. The IQ test is the answer.

*Flatearth: Wtf is a basement? I've never before heard that term in reference to limiting any types of scores whether they be greater than or less than a predesignated zone. Limit implied the limit for proficiency as a physician should be 130.

*No, I do NOT think the IQ limit should be any lower than 130. I was being generous when I arbitrarily chose that number. Any lower and malpractice incidents would be higher than they already are. Do you know how many dumb as nails family physicians I've encountered who can't diagnose for **** if it's anything more than a cold or a ****ing muscle ache?
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Sad thing is, I know someone irl exactly like you applying to medical school.

There are MANY factors necessary to become an excellent doctor, some of which are not tested, but IQ level is not one of them. Just offhand, maturity and tolerance for your noncompliant patients might come in handy.

Now I just gotta know, what the hell IS your IQ that you can brag like that?
 
kmedbro88 said:
Basement is a colloquial term with little meaning. Limit can be used both ways.

Are you actually bragging about your IQ? Wow, you're a loser.
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wrong. limit automatically implies upper limit.

also I wasn't bragging....did you not notice the feelsbadbrah.tiff? i am ashamed I did not meet your arbitrary 130 IQ basement.

brb going to dental school.

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kmedbro88 said:
NickNaylor this is to you.

I know you frequent these boards quite often (you lack a life, I know). Thus, I've seen a copious amount of your posts. In conclusion, you're lamer than my great aunt.
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Troll starts inflammatory thread but ends up getting mad because of his own trolling.

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kmedbro88 said:
NickNaylor this is to you.

I know you frequent these boards quite often (you lack a life, I know). Thus, I've seen a copious amount of your posts. In conclusion, you're lamer than my great aunt.
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If he's on the boards as much as you say, and you've seen copious amounts of his posts, doesn't that stick you in the same category? :idea:
 
kmedbro88 said:
Yes, I'm a pre-med. I'm assuming your profoundly low IQ precludes you from detecting sarcasm?
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All you are above-average at is being trolled. Oh and I guess feeling inferior from everybody posting in this thread. Most pre-med gunners do that but you're exceptional.
 
I'm actually not mad, I'm currently laughing at these ridiculous comments, to be honest.

Here's a little food for thought. I am not a troll, but you all obviously perceive me as one. If you all hate trolls so much, then why is it that supposed "inflammatory" threads such as these garner the most attention and the highest rate of posts per minute over the threads of people actually asking for help/advice on these forums? Quite hypocritical of you, if you ask me.

Now if you don't want to contribute to discussion and just post gifs, then be gone. Shoo!
 
kmedbro88 said:
I'm actually not mad, I'm currently laughing at these ridiculous comments, to be honest.
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Yeah you mad.

Here's a little food for thought. I am not a troll, but you all obviously perceive me as one. If you all hate trolls so much, then why is it that supposed "inflammatory" threads such as these garner the most attention and the highest rate of posts per minute over the threads of people actually asking for help/advice on these forums? Quite hypocritical of you, if you ask me.
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*srs response*

For the self-proclaimed above-average intellectual who's purportedly claimed that we are inferior by an extensive margin, you seem to&#65279; distinguish your aggressive emotions in a rather harsh, but completely immature and insufferably childish manner. You also seem to feed on other people's reactions to your implied actions which is easily comparable to an emotionally distraught schoolyard bully. Is it true that you are what you say you are, or are you just trying too hard on covering your paper-thin persona of a generic street rebel in order to attempt to impose a decent threat to your "opponents" in a flawed deliberation to achieve mild social dominance to feel something other than hatred about yourself?
 
Narmerguy said:
He tried too hard tbh.
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flatearth is a much better troll.

kmedbro88 said:
I'm actually not mad, I'm currently laughing at these ridiculous comments, to be honest.

Here's a little food for thought. I am not a troll, but you all obviously perceive me as one. If you all hate trolls so much, then why is it that supposed "inflammatory" threads such as these garner the most attention and the highest rate of posts per minute over the threads of people actually asking for help/advice on these forums? Quite hypocritical of you, if you ask me.

Now if you don't want to contribute to discussion and just post gifs, then be gone. Shoo!
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Because it is entertaining.
 
kmedbro88 said:
I'm actually not mad, I'm currently laughing at these ridiculous comments, to be honest.

Here's a little food for thought. I am not a troll, but you all obviously perceive me as one. If you all hate trolls so much, then why is it that supposed "inflammatory" threads such as these garner the most attention and the highest rate of posts per minute over the threads of people actually asking for help/advice on these forums? Quite hypocritical of you, if you ask me.

Now if you don't want to contribute to discussion and just post gifs, then be gone. Shoo!
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I believe any semblance of reasonable discussion has been had, so I think the GIFs will continue.

And the reason these posts garner the most attention is because they're like a plane crash. At this point we're just waiting for/helping it to hit the ground.
 
Over/under 30 posts to ban?
 
The quality of a troll is how well he/she can incite the community of the boards he/she is posting in. By those standards, I are quite good!

But really, isn't it fun to generalize and label the one with the dissenting opinion and implicitly exile him from society?
 
Gigantron said:
Yeah you mad.


*srs response*

For the self-proclaimed above-average intellectual who's purportedly claimed that we are inferior by an extensive margin, you seem to&#65279; distinguish your aggressive emotions in a rather harsh, but completely immature and insufferably childish manner. You also seem to feed on other people's reactions to your implied actions which is easily comparable to an emotionally distraught schoolyard bully. Is it true that you are what you say you are, or are you just trying too hard on covering your paper-thin persona of a generic street rebel in order to attempt to impose a decent threat to your "opponents" in a flawed deliberation to achieve mild social dominance to feel something other than hatred about yourself?
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1M8
 
kmedbro88 said:
The quality of a troll is how well he/she can incite the community of the boards he/she is posting in. By those standards, I are quite good!

But really, isn't it fun to generalize and label the one with the dissenting opinion and implicitly exile him from society?
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I don't think anyone is incited except for you.

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