In continuation with my previous article, I often add this joke to explain the difference between internal medicine doctors and surgeons to people who ask me “What is Internal Medicine?”.

Four friends decide to go duck hunting. An internal medicine doctor (IMD), psychiatrist, surgeon and a pathologist. They wake up very early and reach the marshes waiting for dawn and the birds to fly.

IMD says “I will take the first shot” and everyone agrees.

Soon the sun starts to rise. The IMD notices a bird flying towards the sunlight. He takes out his gun and aims at the bird but before he shoots he stops to think - “Is this a duck? Is this really a duck?” By the time he decides the species of the bird, the duck disappears in the horizon.

The psychiatrist says “Next shot is mine.” Everyone agrees. Soon another bird is seen but before the psychiatrist can shoot he also sits down to think “I know that this is a duck. But does the bird know that it is a duck.” By the time he finishes his contemplation the bird is nowhere to be seen.

Surgeon - “You people are good for nothing. Watch me.” He pulled out his gun and shoots.

Turning to the Pathologist, the surgeon says “Could check if that bird is a duck.”

(I read this joke long ago and have no idea of its origins. If someone has any idea please do leave a comment)

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