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>Of course, legacy might be a determinative factor in life success, but I'd prefer the doctor who got in on academic merit alone.

I agree with you, but to play devil's advocate: I think it's very possible that the legacy child of two doctors becomes a better doctor than a more academically-talented student.

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> I think it's very possible that the legacy child of two doctors becomes a better doctor than a more academically-talented student

Mom & Dad doing patient diagnosis & surgery at home to bond with the kids...

Sounds more problematic than a software engineer opening up the editor.

I cannot tell if you're being serious, but I'd doubt the scenario you described is commonplace.

Do you think that academic talent implies success in medical practice? It is a necessary but not sufficient condition.

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