New doctors are not being taught to think, only to memorise. Rote learning limits patient care and professional growth.
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Medical education’s failure to instil critical thinking renders new doctors ill-equipped for real-world complexities. They are spoon-fed information, not taught to question or innovate. This intellectual void jeopardises patient outcomes and stunts medical progress. When will we prioritise genuine understanding over mere recall?
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Early medical training must build foundational knowledge. Critical thinking develops with experience, and premature emphasis risks overwhelming students and diverting from essential learning.
