The Happy Hospitalist is glad he’s an internist in these tough economic times:
Thank God I’m a physician. And for that matter, thank God I’m an internist. I say this because most internist physicians are in a unique position of knowing vast amounts of knowledge about most common conditions. Often times, knowledgeable to manage even complicated presentations of common conditions. Specialists often practice in a field where they have long lost the ability to evaluate and manage even basic medical conditions.
I suppose I can say the same for primary care, where the shortage in our numbers will always guarantee my job security. I’m cautiously optimistic that the future President recognizes the importance of generalist physicians as he reforms health care, and will make attempts at preserving our numbers.
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The Medicare system is collapsing because the generation behind, “Generation Y” is a much, much, much smaller group. There aren’t enough “Generation Y” to support every baby boomer.
What will eventually occur is that cost will need to come down. And this includes tuition.
Here’s peek at Stanford’s. One will have to be a “fool” to incur this type of debt.
http://med.stanford.edu/md/financial_aid/2008-09%20SOM%20Budget.pdf
There’s a lot more money and security in being a lawyer than in medicine. No Hippocratic Oath to contend with, no understanding of science or technology required, and certain knowledge that the government, regardless of who is in the white house, will keep their lawyer buddies gainfully employed.
Chuck Brooks
FutureWare SCG
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