[a fool in paradise]

Medical doctors aren’t scientists?

Or does being a scientist imply RESEARCH science?

[SeekAndFind]

A scientist, in a broad sense, is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist may refer to an individual who uses the scientific method.

Not sure if members of the AMA are doing that today.

Not even sure if the AMA’s pronouncements speak for every member.