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Originally Posted by 2BNTV
I don't think training is the main obstacle in becoming a doctor. When a doctor completes his/her residency, they want to start their own practice. The cost of setting up a practice and the equipment they would need, is very costly, not to mention the "malpractice insurance" cost they would have to buy.
If they weren't sued for every little thing, they would be able to start off relatively easier, and not have to charge large fees, to try and recoup all they money they spent in medical school and on education.
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Two years less of non-required, non-essential, non-related undergraduate study would free up some of the money needed for office, equipment and insurance premiums.
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I personally wouldn't want to go to a doctor that took shortcuts in his/her education. A doctor should be well versed, in all facets of life. IMHO
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How about if we let people have a choice. Then those who want to can pay more for a doctor who knows more about art or music or some such undergraduate major that's not related to the field of medicine.