For what it's worth, these exact same questions do show up on board exams, so it's not like medical students don't ever learn this information.
What is a bit sad is that data analysis and quantitative skills continue to be de-emphasized in the pre-clinical curriculum for the sake of rote memorization of huge lists and tables, which would seem to be less and less important as instant access to references on smartphones becomes commonplace.
What is a bit sad is that data analysis and quantitative skills continue to be de-emphasized in the pre-clinical curriculum for the sake of rote memorization of huge lists and tables, which would seem to be less and less important as instant access to references on smartphones becomes commonplace.