I’d be shocked if ANY doctor I’ve seen was moderately up to date with current research.

Maybe some in research hospitals stay informed, but I suspect none in private practice…

Yes. Vast majority of software engineers don’t stay up to date with the latest tools or frameworks either. They often just keep using whatever they learned and occasionally look for a new tool if they get stuck.

I don’t see why doctors have the energy to keep up with the latest research. This is why I think something like ChatGPT and doctor might be the best combo.