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> If a doctor posted a plan for passing the medical boards would your first thought be "Wow, look at that massive medical monoculture problem!" That seems like a ridiculous stretch in my opinion.

This analogy doesn't work. It's basically the final part of your education in that field (and others). If every hospital / medical center made you quit for a few months to study for their interviews when you switch jobs it would be an analogy. Oh we only hire people who can find a vein in 15 seconds under a suboptimal lighting situation.




If every hospital felt the need to interview doctors assuming they didn't know how to practice medicine, doctors would definitely take time off between to study. But they don't, because they know everyone has a base level of knowledge. On the flip side I've interviewed people who simply cannot do basic coding tasks.


I'm not sure in which universe you live but I've met plenty of incompetent and ignorant doctors who gave advice which didn't make any sense.

Same with lawyers and accountants (accountants have so many certifications it borders the ridiculous).

More than the knowledge you've proven to have once, it's important to evaluate ongoing performance and care on the job.

That's something you can hardly prove during an interview.

A market based model of work with a system of reviews would be an improvement in my book




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