Doctoring is a current emphasis in med school and part of qualifying for the degree, today. Much more so than even t15 or 20 years ago. That’s a show of faith that good doctors will continue to be needed. We arent talking about a total cultural shift where you and I are satisfied to talk to a machine and get a printout. There are so many subtleties in the practice of medicine. We may be comfortable leaning on Dr Google, at times. I can check out my symptoms. But I want a better educated specialist behind me (or in front, more literally,) to pull my symptoms together, in line with my med history and what my docs know of my personality.
Many top med schools are moving to increase their student bodies. A doctor shortage is predicted in certain specialties.