06-17-2023, 04:58 PM
Good day.
I have been reading here with significant interest some assumptions regarding post-medical school research fellowships. These positions are sometimes offered at high-ranking institutes and generally attract top international graduates. Perhaps because of the demographic of the applicants, there has been speculation here and elsewhere that such programs are exploitative in nature.
However, as someone who is acquainted with several such fellows and who has spent some time researching this, I do feel that these assumptions are grossly misplaced. Those who do these programs are from third-world, "shithole" countries where the standard of living in the USA is much higher. They often are working in wards for $100 or so a month in their native countries; here, they are offered a salary well above the American median, quality health insurance, unlimited academic resources, and of course all the opportunities that this great country affords its citizens. Furthermore, being post-med school grads, these individuals are offered "fast track" for a green card and citizenship. This, onto itself, is worth millions.
Furthermore, these people--again, remember, from third-world "shitholes"--are given direct access to top surgeons, clinicians and researchers in their given field. Such ready access to top connections would be unthinkable in their native lands. They get the opportunity to learn from the best, to associate with great institutes, and to build up connections that most ordinary Americans can only dream of--and that most third-worlders can't even dream of.
And lets not forget all the learning that occurs in such environments. Mentors--again, top guys in the field--spend significant amount of time teaching these people (and remember, most come from horrid institutions). This is all invaluable for future success.
Now of course, folks here--most of whom, I should note, are abject failures at life, are part of the loser crowd--will point out that these research fellowship positions more often than not don't eventually match into physician positions. However, this view is myopic and ignorant--which is to be expected form the losers who occupy these internet spaces.
Indeed, this focus on physician positions completely ignores the other 90% of the American economy. Many of these research fellows go into prestigious positions in finance, law, pharma, consulting, industry and academia. Indeed, credentials and training from top institutes are precisely what top financial and consulting firms are looking for. I have also seen many such fellows enroll into PhD programs at top universities, and then parlay that into successful careers that most of you imbeciles haven't even heard of. May I point out: many of these research fellows you deride for not matching will eventually outearn you (I only mention outearn, because money is the only thing most of you can comprehend).
Of course, there are research fellows who squander this opportunity and end up failures and losers. But surely, it is their own fault? They are set up for success, but if they don't make use of it, who is to blame but themselves? Surely one cannot blame the system. (Of course, you blame others for your own failure... but is your world view really correct?)
The fact is, America is the land of opportunity. Every day, folks come here with nothing--not even the ability to read--and make million-dollar careers. These research fellows are given a solid salary, unlimited opportunity, the world's best education, top connections not even money can buy, and of course, citizenship to the USA.
This demonizing of these positions only reveals your own ignorance, your own limited viewpoint, your own mental limitations. Simply put, these positions are springboards for success in the world's greatest nation.
I have been reading here with significant interest some assumptions regarding post-medical school research fellowships. These positions are sometimes offered at high-ranking institutes and generally attract top international graduates. Perhaps because of the demographic of the applicants, there has been speculation here and elsewhere that such programs are exploitative in nature.
However, as someone who is acquainted with several such fellows and who has spent some time researching this, I do feel that these assumptions are grossly misplaced. Those who do these programs are from third-world, "shithole" countries where the standard of living in the USA is much higher. They often are working in wards for $100 or so a month in their native countries; here, they are offered a salary well above the American median, quality health insurance, unlimited academic resources, and of course all the opportunities that this great country affords its citizens. Furthermore, being post-med school grads, these individuals are offered "fast track" for a green card and citizenship. This, onto itself, is worth millions.
Furthermore, these people--again, remember, from third-world "shitholes"--are given direct access to top surgeons, clinicians and researchers in their given field. Such ready access to top connections would be unthinkable in their native lands. They get the opportunity to learn from the best, to associate with great institutes, and to build up connections that most ordinary Americans can only dream of--and that most third-worlders can't even dream of.
And lets not forget all the learning that occurs in such environments. Mentors--again, top guys in the field--spend significant amount of time teaching these people (and remember, most come from horrid institutions). This is all invaluable for future success.
Now of course, folks here--most of whom, I should note, are abject failures at life, are part of the loser crowd--will point out that these research fellowship positions more often than not don't eventually match into physician positions. However, this view is myopic and ignorant--which is to be expected form the losers who occupy these internet spaces.
Indeed, this focus on physician positions completely ignores the other 90% of the American economy. Many of these research fellows go into prestigious positions in finance, law, pharma, consulting, industry and academia. Indeed, credentials and training from top institutes are precisely what top financial and consulting firms are looking for. I have also seen many such fellows enroll into PhD programs at top universities, and then parlay that into successful careers that most of you imbeciles haven't even heard of. May I point out: many of these research fellows you deride for not matching will eventually outearn you (I only mention outearn, because money is the only thing most of you can comprehend).
Of course, there are research fellows who squander this opportunity and end up failures and losers. But surely, it is their own fault? They are set up for success, but if they don't make use of it, who is to blame but themselves? Surely one cannot blame the system. (Of course, you blame others for your own failure... but is your world view really correct?)
The fact is, America is the land of opportunity. Every day, folks come here with nothing--not even the ability to read--and make million-dollar careers. These research fellows are given a solid salary, unlimited opportunity, the world's best education, top connections not even money can buy, and of course, citizenship to the USA.
This demonizing of these positions only reveals your own ignorance, your own limited viewpoint, your own mental limitations. Simply put, these positions are springboards for success in the world's greatest nation.
