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<p>why? obviously the most desirable physician would be the one who want to help you and has the capacity to do so by being smart enough. But I would gladly take an intelligent physician who went into medicine for the financial gain rather than some incapable person who really wanted to “save lives, help people, etc” and ended up doing poorly in medical school or going to the Caribbean (or some other place where USMD rejects go). The fact that they’re being explicit about there intentions only strengthens my confidence that they will do their best…not for me, but for themselves.</p>
<p>To address the OP’s question: As I understand it, except for certain majors/departments, the bachelors is becoming the new high school diploma. Even having a BA/BS in IB or MCB won’t get you much farther than being a lowly lab tech. Some majors are exceptions however (EECS is a good example) but without an advanced degree, you’re much more likely to have a lower earning potential than someone with one.</p>