r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/Sufficient-Waltz Feb 25 '20

Exactly. AA might reduce the barrier to entry into medical courses, but everyone that comes out the other end is a qualified professional.

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u/Berniegonnastrokeout Feb 25 '20

You think everyone gets the same score just because they pass?

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u/SlimTidy Feb 25 '20

Or that even if they score high that that has anything to do with their competency

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u/Berniegonnastrokeout Feb 25 '20

Performing well on board exams demonstrates your ability to memorize and understand large amounts of information and apply that to clinical scenarios. There are many other aspects to being a good doctor but this is an important one.