Training doctors is worth every dollar

Dear Editor,In defense of my profession, I wish to clarify what lies at the core of medicine: using a distinct skill set to care for people. Have you ever seen a skilled obstetrician deliver twins? Or an orthopedic or emergency medicine provider set a broken humerus? A primary care doctor identifying and treating depression, truly a life-saving clinical skill?The practice of medicine begins with hands-on education and training, just like nursing, dental and social work professions. This is simi