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medical education beyond test metrics

April 1, 2026Christian Casteel, DO

Christian Casteel says top-tier metrics can correlate with poor bedside suitability and argues it is easier to train a lower-scoring trainee with strong work ethic and personality into a safe clinician.

top tier metrics but you’d never want treating you or your loved ones.
much much easier to train an academically below avg student with a great personality/work ethic
Christian Casteel, DO
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