It's more than that, though. Medical school doesn't really teach students how to think scientifically. Rather, it teaches known science and how to "think like a doctor" (e.g. diagnosis). I noticed this immediately when I entered medical school after finishing a chemistry degree.https://twitter.com/DrJenGunter/status/993846733326168064 …
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Another example; An antivax surgeon. /6https://respectfulinsolence.com/2017/04/20/what-makes-a-physician-become-an-antivaxer/ …
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And some thoughts on creationist (including young earth creationist) physicians. /7https://respectfulinsolence.com/2006/04/19/medicine-and-evolution-part-4-1/ …
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With an addendum on creationist doctors. /8https://respectfulinsolence.com/2006/04/20/evolution-and-medicine-part-4a/ …
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The bottom line: Most doctors are not scientists. Some are. Some are even excellent scientists. But the vast majority are not. /end
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