tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11620656.post3423192936038401930..comments2023-08-02T22:57:30.179+08:00Comments on The World As I Know It: Picking & ChoosingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11620656.post-85534473937459459772008-03-26T19:21:00.000+08:002008-03-26T19:21:00.000+08:00Economics 101: keep supply low and demand high = a...Economics 101: keep supply low and demand high = a prosperous profession.<BR/><BR/>That is why modern-day medicos can choose not to make housecalls and still make a tidy living.<BR/><BR/>...and that is why there are over 20 eligible applicants for every seat in med sch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11620656.post-78706543487890416892007-12-06T23:12:00.000+08:002007-12-06T23:12:00.000+08:00It's been that way since my time in the early 80's...It's been that way since my time in the early 80's. Over the years, various policies have been made which were mistakes resulting in shortage. Much like the population control policy of "Stop at Two" in the 70'saliendochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943953235357596536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11620656.post-26454402778628399772007-12-06T07:19:00.000+08:002007-12-06T07:19:00.000+08:00sometimes, i suspect that the shortage may be "int...sometimes, i suspect that the shortage may be "intentional". Few of my college classmates that have the passion could not get into med school. i did so badly at the interview and to this day I'm still puzzled why I was selected into med school when there are even better people walking around.<BR/><BR/>Is it really so hard to find the right people?. There's a saying that the more talented ones are usually "channeled" into Engineeering and other courses in the University here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com