The MD degree has been one of the most prestigious degrees for several years. The notion that physicians have a unmatched powerful curative ability has been cultivated ever since the creation of the degree. Certainly a rigorous 4 year curriculum stressing the concepts of the sciences has supported the idea that doctors are knowledgeable individuals. However, their ability to critically apply their knowledge and make crucial, life-saving decisions is what places doctors on a unique pedestal for a lot of individuals.
In recent years, the role of physician assistants and nurses has become increasingly important, but the ripples of their importance have not yet transcended from the medical community to mainstream society. Unfortunately physician assistants, nurses, and even D.O's do not get the much deserved attention and recognition that is rightfully owed to them. Part of that has to do with the fact that M.D.'s have been the sole characters on the spotlight of medicine for years. Certainly the high status is deserved to M.D.'s but it is inappropriate to say that an M.D. is more valuable or better for society than public health officials, PA's, and nurses. Hopefully in the coming years, society will begin to accept the hard work and important role that these individuals play in medicine.
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