oh sorry I forgot that being listed as an "attending" on the internet automatically means that you deserve respect from those you don't know... A title does not dictate what kind of "respect" a person should receive.
and whatever. I'm not trolling. It was a legitimate question but clearly there are just a bunch of high minded 1st and 2nd year students on this board for the most part. Thanks to those who point out there there really is no need for the two separate degrees.
and I'm sorry if it offends people but DO schools take students on average with significantly lower grades. Those students would not be able to get into allopathic school. That is fact. And I'll be honest I think it makes a difference as grades speak to the type of person one is and the innate ability to solve problems. Personally I would not go to a DO for my primary physician. But that's just me. And yes I do think it makes a huge difference where one goes to medical school. The rank indicates which school has more funding and generally more resources. Those schools are competetive because of more than just rank. They generally offer better training. None of you will see this until you begin working with residents and students from other schools on away rotations. Only then will you notice that the medical school a person goes to very much dictates how that doctor will practice. Whatever I'm done with this thread. Too many naive idiots for me.
I feel bad for you.
your cited information comes from wikipedia
you're a slave to anecdotal evidence, prejudiced thoughts, and an all around crappy attitude. I think you'd be doing yourself a huge favor keeping these thoughts to yourself when interacting with fellow students on rotations (ps, unless you joined late, you and I are both 3rd yrs so we both have rotation experiences with a healthy mix of students).
There are stellar MDs and crappy DOs.
There are stellar DOs and crappy MDs.
I don't care what school you went to, I don't care how much NIH funding your school has, I don't care what car your dad drives, or the people he paid off to get you into school (if this is where your entitled attitude stems from). If you got in on merit then bravo.
You will be the physician you choose to be. The
good ones will work hard, never stop learning, and
respect their profession
and their peers: everyone from technicians to nurses to fellow physicians.
take a moment and be a bit introspective about your chosen profession and your attitude towards it.
like I said, no hard feelings... you just need to reflect a bit.
👍 GL
