How does this have to be explained? Critical thinking skills. Their job is literally critical thinking. Mental toughness, ambition, attention to detail, and the ability to delay gratification as they suffer through 4+ years of medical school and residency. On average doctors have the highest IQ of any profession according to a University of Wisconsin study if you need a reference.
Doctors and nurses are not immune to ignorance and stupidity.
I would say they are more immune to it than the majority of the masses.
How so?
How does this have to be explained? Critical thinking skills. Their job is literally critical thinking. Mental toughness, ambition, attention to detail, and the ability to delay gratification as they suffer through 4+ years of medical school and residency. On average doctors have the highest IQ of any profession according to a University of Wisconsin study if you need a reference.