I am reading with a lot of interest the debate over the usefulness/validity of 
the IBCLC credential, and I'm wondering if any of the MD/IBCLC's out there 
want to venture a comment on why they chose to sit for the exam & what 
they feel it adds to their knowledge or practice as physicians.  I am hoping to 
eventually take the exam.  Although I am an MD, I am trained as a 
psychiatrist, so obviously I don't have the medical training or experience 
related to breastfeeding that e.g. a pediatrician or OB would have.  

My hope in studying and accumulating hours toward the IBCLC is that it would 
be a way to "re-train" and change my practice scope without having to do 
another residency (not that there is any such thing as a medical residency in 
breastfeeding!).  But after this debate I am wondering if it is worth focusing 
my efforts on the IBCLC itself, or just following through with whatever clinical 
experience, self study, conferences, etc. that seem interesting/relevant to 
me.  

Any thoughts appreciated!
Diana Graham, MD, nursing mom, LC-in-training (?)

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