It&#x27;s a bit pedantic, but most medical schools don&#x27;t actually <i>require</i> a bachelor&#x27;s degree.  They do, however, require something in the order of 80+ credits worth of classes, at which point you might as well finish the degree.<p>Personally, I think it&#x27;s a good requirement.  It forces people to spend a bit more time maturing before they finish school, and it also providers an opportunity to pursue a different field before entering medical school, or provides a different background when practicing clinically.<p>I also can certainly agree that not having it can be beneficial in points you mentioned as well