The Cult of Medical School
Sounds Like A Cult
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The Cult of the American Dream
The cult of med school while seemingly prestigious can be actually kind of destructively culty in the society these days. Even though there is this very legitimate demand for medical care we all have bodies we all get sick there is also something kind of delusionally optimistic and power abusive about this field. It reminds me of the expectations that are set by people who truly subscribe to the cult of the american dream you're either supposed to become a lawyer an executive or a doctor. A six figure income which was going to help them raise their whole family by a house now might not be what helps you retire at 65.
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