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Who are the Best? Doctors or Engineers?

by rafiseo Banned
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I am always thinking Engineers are the best as we enjoy their hard works in our everyday life but when we become sick doctors works like angels for us. However who is the best in your opinion?
  • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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    Engineers are the best. No doubt. Even when we are using WF we are actually enjoying contributions from Engineers.
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  • Profile picture of the author yukon
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    Who are the Best? Doctors or Engineers?
    Can an engineer stabilize a trauma patient?

    Can a doctor design an efficient HVAC schematic for a skyscraper?

    Who's on first?
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Yeah, I'd say it depends on what you want done. I wouldn't want an engineer setting a broken bone (and something like that even I would go to a doctor for). I also wouldn't want a group of doctors designing and building a bridge. I sure wouldn't be driving on that bridge at any rate.
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Both are skilled in their own ways and we would be stuffed if we had neither or either were gone so it's not an "either or"... it's "we need both."
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by rafiseo View Post

    I am always thinking Engineers are the best as we enjoy their hard works in our everyday life but when we become sick doctors works like angels for us. However who is the best in your opinion?
    I'm very sorry. I think this is a silly question.

    Which is better... dry cleaning or furniture?
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  • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
    For most people on a daily basis, engineers probably have more impact.

    An MD with an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering was on the open heart surgery team that saved and prolonged my Dad's life by installing a defibrillator. LOL
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    • Profile picture of the author socialentry
      Training-wise doctors.

      Both are stringent programs in uni but med school is much longer and harder to get in.
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      • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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        Originally Posted by socialentry View Post

        Training-wise doctors.

        Both are stringent programs in uni but med school is much longer and harder to get in.

        Meh... well let me explain. An MBBS/MD course is an allied course where one need to study on some basic subjects. On the other hand a 4 years long engineering course is focused on an specific subject most of the time. Like an Electrical & Electronics Engineering course doesn't deal with how to design base, pillars and beams for skyscrapers. Same for

        Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Marine, Power, Chemical, Automobile, Transportation, Optical, Thermal, Aerospace, Structural, Biological, Petroleum, Nuclear, Industrial, Geotechnical, Environmental, Biomolucular, Materiel, Biomedical, Mining, Ceramic, Textile, Tele Communication, Agriculture engineering.... dont stop reading... Agriculture engineering has different branches... I know an agriculture University where I noticed these courses are available....

        Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical bla bla bla...

        But these are not usual Civil, Mechanical engineering. These are specialized engineering courses on relevant to agriculture. Such as a Civil engineer is specially trained on how to design proper irrigation system within a large area.

        Dont Stop Reading Here Too..............

        Be informed Computer Engineering has different branches to be specialized too... Like

        Software Engineering
        Hardware Engineering
        Networking ................................................

        You are not going to be a master hardware engineer on all devices. If you want to work in Intel as a Microprocessor Architect you have to stick with microprocessor technology and circuit design. Introductory Circuit Analysis by Robert L. Boylestad should be your first book you should complete within 3 months. Then spend years after years to get a ticket to join in Intel.

        As almost all engineering courses are designed to teach specific areas so engineering courses are usually 4 year courses where MD is usually a 5 year course. After getting an MD degree you must study more to be a specialist on a specific branch like Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology etc. But same for engineering too. If I consist all engineering or relevant engineering courses within a single course its going to be a 10 year course to get just a bachelor degree indeed!

        Well Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Telecommunication etc. courses has 50% or even more similar basic courses. Now If I try to integrate these courses into one course then it would become a 7 year course and you must spend more time than a doctor to be specialized on an specific branch like Robotix or so.

        I HAVE NOTICED YANKEES UNDERESTIMATING ENGINEERS THAN OTHER NATIONS!!!!!!!!!

        Shame on you guy who has little knowledge on Engineering education but giving verdicts here and there that medicine is harder than engineering! :rolleyes:
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        • Profile picture of the author socialentry
          crap, I passed judgement on engineers

          I will never get into paradise now lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author MrArr
    LOL this is a funny thread. But let me just say, Id vote for doctors since I have always wanted to be one myself.
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    • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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      Originally Posted by ohcreate View Post

      LOL this is a funny thread. But let me just say, Id vote for doctors since I have always wanted to be one myself.
      This is a clear indication of crappy answer. No logic behind this answer. Just proved your stubborn mentality and empty head status. :rolleyes:
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by lonfore View Post

        Originally Posted by ohcreate View Post

        LOL this is a funny thread. But let me just say, Id vote for doctors since I have always wanted to be one myself.
        This is a clear indication of crappy answer. No logic behind this answer. Just proved your stubborn mentality and empty head status. :rolleyes:
        There doesn't have to be logic behind what we find humorous.
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  • Profile picture of the author nym3ny
    Engineeeeeeeeeeeeeers ftw!!
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    • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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      Originally Posted by nym3ny View Post

      Engineeeeeeeeeeeeeers ftw!!
      ftw has two different meanings. But I would take it as +ve. Engineers For The Win.

      PS: If I am wrong and you are trying to indicate -ve meaning then let me know. You have to fight with me with your limited wisdom. :rolleyes:
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  • Profile picture of the author lonfore
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    One more thing I should clear my stand regarding the debate between engineering and medicine.

    First of all these two subjects are completely different subjects, different field of studies, both are essential, both professions are respected as the most prestigious professions. I am neither against medicine nor over supporting engineering but I just want to stand against the guys who are trying to underestimate engineering as it is easy to be skilled! This is simply not true.

    To become a skilled engineer one need to spend years doing hard works, studying regularly, keeping himself/herself up to date, feeling passion to his/her field of study and work. To become a good engineer one must have creativity. So its not child's play. Its difficult job. Same for medicine too. People sometimes say to become a specialist doctor one have spend lot more time than an engineer which is simply wrong. MD is an allied course while engineering is actually focused on specific subjects. I already discussed in details regarding this.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      It's not a debate in the first place.

      It's like asking whether it's best to use a fork or a spoon - depends on whether you want to eat meat or soup.
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  • Profile picture of the author Christophe Young
    Well, Engineers are simply awesome! I may me biased because I am one. Been building bridges for 15 years and counting.
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    • Profile picture of the author Big Rob
      Originally Posted by Christophe Young View Post

      Well, Engineers are simply awesome! I may me biased because I am one. Been building bridges for 15 years and counting.
      14 years for me. Prestress and Pile driving.
      Most of my Engineers are very good at their work, but not so much in the people skills.

      Since the comparison gauntlet has been thrown down, I would have to say....
      Doctors.

      Engineers generally cause me grief.
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    Do sanitation engineers count?
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    • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
      Originally Posted by travlinguy View Post

      Do sanitation engineers count?
      TG,

      I know you're kidding but, yes. There is this really nice rest stop - on Wilkerson Pass, CO- with beautiful mountain views that I used to go to when I went for scenic drives. At one point long ago, funding was cut and that place quickly deteriorated. I could not even step foot in the bathrooms they were so gross.

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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

        TG,

        I know you're kidding but, yes. There is this really nice rest stop - on Wilkerson Pass, CO- with beautiful mountain views that I used to go to when I went for scenic drives. At one point long ago, funding was cut and that place quickly deteriorated. I could not even step foot in the bathrooms they were so gross.

        Dan
        Dan, speaking of restrooms...

        I know a couple that started driving to Wilkerson Pass but had to turn around and come home about half-way there. They kept seeing signs that read "Clean Restrooms Ahead" and after cleaning about 40 restrooms they gave up and went home. :rolleyes:
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        • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          Dan, speaking of restrooms...

          I know a couple that started driving to Wilkerson Pass but had to turn around and come home about half-way there. They kept seeing signs that read "Clean Restrooms Ahead" and after cleaning about 40 restrooms they gave up and went home. :rolleyes:
          Yes, after the funding cuts, that was the government's privatization plan.
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          • Profile picture of the author gvidass
            It's not comparable, because without them we couldn't imagine our lives... You see if engineer get sick, he wouldn't be able to heal himself, he needs a doctor, they are both important for eachother...
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    • Profile picture of the author Hossain
      Originally Posted by travlinguy View Post

      Do sanitation engineers count?
      You probably jealous! But you should admit their contribution in society. Just think a world without engineers. You probably see a stone aged world again!
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  • Profile picture of the author Hossain
    Well I myself is an engineer. Probably a doctor is going to be my wife. We have a relation for almost 6 months now. Never ever had any problem regarding Engineer vs Doctor issue.

    This thread is looking ridiculous to me. I feel some interest to reply as I have to say something.

    First of all MD and BS Eng are completely discrete field of study. No need to compare these two. There are thousands of logic anti logic you can show to prove medicine or engineering is superior. But in the end you are going to be ended without any widely accepted verdict.

    Medicine is hard to study. An MD course require long time than a BS Eng course but it doesn't prove that MD is harder than BS Eng. As lonfore said BS Eng is actually a specialized course so it takes less time to award certificate to a graduate.

    In the end to be a specialist doctor and to be a specialist engineer you have to work really hard.
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  • Profile picture of the author gareth
    If the two become one it will be because of the work of engineers - not doctors
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      Apples... oranges....
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